Marine Fighter Training Squadron - 401

U.S. Marine Corps Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, flying the F-5N Tiger II in Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 15, 2025. VMFT-401 was the first reserve squadron in the Marine Corps tasked to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat and is now one of only two adversary squadrons in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jon C. Stone) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock "Industrial Revolution Cinematic" - Adobe Stock Asset ID: #1681983647

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, taxis for take-off on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam Desy, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT-401), and Master Sgt. Jason Smith, an aircraft maintenance chief, with VMFT-401, Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-14), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW), during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

U.S. Marine Corps F-5N Tiger II with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, undergoes repairs on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II jets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, puts on equipment for a flight on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)