VMA-331 BUMBLEBEES

On Time, On Target 1942-1992

"If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines"
The Marines' Hymn

This page is dedicated to those Bumblebees who have passed into the pages of history. If you have knowledge of a former squadron member that has passed on, please submit it to koza@vma331.com, that we may honor them here. Also, please submit any photo's or facts that you would like published here.

During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, VMA-331 suffered two losses. Those Marines were Captain Manuel Rivera Jr. and Captain Reginald C. Underwood.

Captain Reginald C. Underwood "Woody"

Please read this article by Col Ben D. Hancock
"The Day The Magic Died"

Captain Manuel Rivera "Buick"

An article from the New York Times
January 28, 1991

Please visit this site
"Capt Rivera Playground"

Below will list VMA-331 squadron members who have passed on during peacetime.

Gunnery Sergeant Fenton E. Damon

HMCM Craig Fitzgivens

Master Gunnery Sergeant John Moore

Corporal Jerry Payne

Master Sergeant David Nelson

Charlie Swearingen

Corporal Christopher L. Waddell

 

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