VMFA-122
| Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 | |
|---|---|
VMFA-122 Insignia | |
| Active | 1 March 1942–present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 13 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Yuma |
| Nickname(s) | Werewolves (January, 2008-December, 2016, February 2025-present) The Flying Leathernecks (December, 2016 – February 2025) Crusaders (1957-4 January 2008) Candystripers (WWII) Werewolves (WWII) "The Last Blue Collar Squadron" |
| Tail Code | DC |
| Mascot(s) | Mach Altus |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LtCol. Michael Golike |
| Executive Officer | Maj. Brandon Smith |
| Notable commanders | Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington MajGen. Marion E. Carl LtCol. John Fogg |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F4F Wildcat F4U Corsair FH-1 Phantom F2H Banshee F6F Hellcat F9F Panther FJ Fury F-8 Crusader F-4 Phantom F/A-18A/C Hornet F-35B Lightning II |
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 (VMFA-122) is a United States Marine Corps fighter attack squadron flying the F-35B Lightning II. The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). The squadron nickname is the "Werewolves," and their traditional radio call sign is "Nikel". On 14 November 2017, VMFA-122 opened a new chapter of their history, transitioning from the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet to the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II and moving from MCAS Beaufort and MAG-31, 2nd MAW to MCAS Yuma and MAG-13, 3rd MAW.