Marines and sailors with Marine Attack Squadron 513 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 adjust depart from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma to Japan to attach to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Dec. 5. This deployment, which will see the Marines operating in Japan and aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in the North Pacific Ocean, marks the final adventure of the VMA-513 Flying Nightmares. After decades of serving their country in the skies, the squadron is slated for decommission in 2013. "I'm honored and I feel very privileged to participate with the Marines in this historic event," said
Marines and sailors with Marine Attack Squadron 513 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 adjust depart from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma to Japan to attach to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Dec. 5. This deployment, which will see the Marines operating in Japan and aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in the North Pacific Ocean, marks the final adventure of the VMA-513 Flying Nightmares. After decades of serving their country in the skies, the squadron is slated for decommission in 2013. "I'm honored and I feel very privileged to participate with the Marines in this historic event," said Sgt. Maj. Raquel Painter, the VMA-513 sergeant major and a native of Sioux City, Iowa. "Not too many get to experience this." Yuma Harrier squadron heads off on final deployment 121205-M-UB212-871
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