VMFA-314, known as the "Black Knights," is a historic U.S. Marine Corps fighter-attack squadron established in 1943. The squadron became the first Marine Corps unit to transition to the F-35C Lightning II, the Navy's carrier-capable variant of the stealth fighter, marking a significant milestone in Marine Corps aviation. The "Black Knights" have a long and distinguished history, including combat operations in World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Global War on Terror. Based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, VMFA-314 continues to play a vital role in maintaining U.S. air superiority, with their transition to the F-35C representing the future of Marine Corps aviation.