Gallery | 2020 April Deactivation | 042320-M-HB448-1058
Col. Matthew H. Phares, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, reflects on the many accomplishments that VMFA-251 had while active during a deactivation ceremony for VMFA-251 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on April 23. The squadron was active for nearly 80 years, supported various combat operations, and will be stood back up as an F-35C squadron aboard MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker)
