Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA-223) is a USMC fixed wing attack squadron that consists of McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier II (V/STOL) jets. The squadron is based at MCAS Cherry Point, NC and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). The squadron uses “Stone” as its radio callsign. Marine Attack Squadron (VMA)-223 is 1 of 4 AV-8B Harrier squadrons assigned to MAG-14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). Its mission is to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance, and air-defense for USMC expeditionary forces. This is the HARRIER II+ bullet patch worn by the aviators in this squadron and does not come with velcro attached.
