Marines from VMA-223 circle up around each other to address last minute questions and concerns they have before they go to the armory to draw weapons Sunday night. "I'm excited and a little nervous because this is my first time deploying, but I'm sure that once I get out there I'll be fine," said Lance Cpl. Javier Fernandez a power plants mechanic with MAG-14. The squadron falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Squadron to put training to the test in Afghanistan, VMA-223 deploys in support of combat operations 111031-M-OT671-630

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