VMFAT-101 “Sharpshooter” Sundown

Legacy. What does that word mean to you? For me, it means a line of traditions, dedication and above all preserving the past and giving the past knowledge to future and present generations to interpret and make it their own. There are many establishments that embody the term “Legacy” but none more so than the United States Marine Corps, specifically the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, or more more commonly known as VMFAT-101, or simply, the SharpSHooters. The Mission of VMFAT-101 was simple; make United States Navy, and United States Marine Corps F/A-18 “Hornet” pilots. To do this, they embodied a legacy that lasted 54 to train some of the finest pilots that have ever flown.