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 | | According to Capt. Jaden J. Kim, weapons systems officer, VMFA (AW)-121, from Illinois, and Capt. Mike Deddens, Harrier pilot, VMA-214 from Texas, their missions included providing forward air control missions, close air support and strike missions on the Marine Expeditionary Force objective area to support the Marines on the ground. |
 | | Fixed wing squadrons included Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121, VMFA (AW)-225, VMFA-232, VMFA-251, VMFA (AW) -533, Marine Attack Squadron 542 and VMA-214. |
 | | As the aircraft provide air support, coalition ground forces consisting of the 1st Marine Division began their assault, achieving the capture of the port city of Umm Quasr before making their way to Baghdad. |
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