"The capabilities and determination of what our team can do amazes me. We made history during our time in the Middle East all due to the tireless work of our Marines and support of the Carrier Strike Group and U.S. forces.... This deployment was not easy, and yet the squadron overcame challenging circumstances and continued to set the standard for Marine Corps fixed-wing aviation. We held our steadfast commitment to excellence day in and day out and I will always be proud of their accomplishments. After months of hard work, we are excited to return home to our loved ones." Source: Lt. Col. Jeffrey Davis, commanding officer of VMFA-314, commenting as the Black Knights of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 returned after a five-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group 3 to their home base with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on December 14.
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