Officially Licensed USMC VMA-231 Ace of Spades Squadron Patches Marine Air Support Squadron HMH-464's Condor insignia represents the

HMH-464's Condor insignia represents the squadron's mission of carrying outsized loads across the battlefield

assault support transport

The humor masks a serious achievement — becoming a qualified Coast Guard helicopter pilot requires years of training and dedication

electronic intelligence (ELINT)

providing the precision strike capability that could project American power against any adversary

Officially Licensed USMC VMA-231 Ace of Spades Squadron Patches Marine Air Support Squadron HMH-464's Condor insignia represents theOfficially Licensed USMC VMA 231 Ace of Spades Squadron Patches The Deadliest Card in the Deck When VMA 231 plays their hand, the house always loses. VMA 231 "Ace of Spades" was a Marine Attack Squadron that flew the AV 8B Harrier II the iconic jump jet capable of vertical and short takeoff and landing operations from austere forward bases and amphibious assault ships. Based out of MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, VMA 231 was part of the 2nd Marine