The Lancers were the second Marine Corps squadron to deploy after the September 11 attacks , following their aerial refueler aircraft from VMGR-152 , the Sumos . The squadron left MCAS Iwakuni on 12 September and after being refueled over Iwo Jima , began flying Combat Air Patrols over Guam in support of Operation Noble Eagle
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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