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Southern Iraq.
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Squadron 311 (VMA-311). The nickname "Tomcats" was also bestowed during this era.
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2169:Chaplain of the Marine Corps
2030:Marine Air-Ground Task Force
2014:Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary
1998:Marine Corps Systems Command
1946:I Marine Expeditionary Force
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