Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, also known as the Checkerboards, deployedJan. 12, aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in support of Navy Carrier Air Wing 3 aswell as Carrier Support Group Ten. The Navy carrier air wing attached to the USSHarry S. Truman will provide close air support for maritime security operations. - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, also known as the Checkerboards, deployed Jan. 12, aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in support of Navy Carrier Air Wing 3 as well as Carrier Support Group Ten. The Navy carrier air wing attached to the USS Harry S. Truman will provide close air support for maritime security operations.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, also known as the Stingers, deployed Jan. 11 to the Helmand Province in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Approximately 40 Marines with MALS-31 will be augmented with MALS-40 to provide intermediate level support to operational aviation squadrons. - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, also known as the Stingers, deployed Jan. 11 to the Helmand Province in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Approximately 40 Marines with MALS-31 will be augmented with MALS-40 to provide intermediate level support to operational aviation squadrons.