U.S. Harrier JUMP JETS end era with FINAL TAKEOFF from Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

Official release: AV-8B Harriers with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 depart from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 2, 2017. VMA-311 is expected to be the last AV-8B Harrier squadron forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the unit deployment program. The squadron's departure caps the end of an era for U.S. attack aircraft in Japan and is a significant milestone for MCAS Iwakuni and Marine Corps aviation.