Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 (VMAT-203) was a squadron in the United States Marine Corps that trained naval aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier. Also known as the Hawks, the squadron was based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing .

2021年11月3日 · The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing held a “sundown” deactivation ceremony for Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, Oct. 29, 2021, marking the end of their illustrious Marine Corps service...

In May of 1972, the squadron was re-designated VMAT-203. With a new mix of aircraft, the A-4M, and TA-4J, the squadron was tasked to train replacement aircrews to Fleet Marine Force duty. The arrival of V/STOL aviation instituted another era for VMAT-203.

2021年11月3日 · In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines...

2024年4月9日 · Until 2021, pilots that were to be trained on the AV-8B Harrier were sent to the Fleet Replacement Squadron, Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, aboard MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina.

2021年10月29日 · According to ABC 15 News, on Oct. 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 (VMAT-203) “Hawks” will hold a sundown ceremony at the unit hangar at MCAS Cherry Point. The ceremony, that marks the end of the squadron’s Marine Corps service, will be open to the public.

2016年10月21日 · May 1, 1972: Marine Training Squadron 203, (VMT-203) was redesignated Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 (VMAT-203) as the squadrons mission changed to light attack jet training.

Marine Training Squadron 203 (VMAT-203) was,on May 1, 1972, redesignated Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 (VMAT-203), providing East Coast AV-8B Harrier training. The squadron trains...

2016年5月28日 · Fleet Replacement Squadron VMAT-203 ‘Hawks’ was tasked to conduct combat capable attack training for selected aircrews on the Harrier and to provide technical training for aviation maintenance personnel. In 1979 the Marines began upgrading the AV-8A to AV-8C.

2016年6月9日 · VMAT-203, known as the Hawks, has consistently provided fully trained Harrier pilots and ground crew since the jet’s introduction, as well as when improvements have been made to the Harrier fleet.