VMA-131

Marine Attack Squadron 131
VMA-131 Insignia
ActiveMar 1919 - 16 Nov 1945
15 Apr 1958 – 5 Dec 1998
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeAttack Squadron
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Diamondbacks
Tail CodeQG
EngagementsBanana Wars
* Dominican Republic
World War II
* Battle of Guadalcanal
* Battle of Okinawa
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Vernon M. Guymon
Aircraft flown
AttackA-4 Skyhawk
BomberO3U-6 Corsair
Great Lakes BG (1939-41)
SB2U-3 Vindicator
SBD Dauntless
TBM Avenger

Marine Attack Squadron 131 (VMA-131) was an A-4 Skyhawk attack squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the "Diamondbacks", were part of the Marine Forces Reserve and were based at Naval Air Station New York, Brooklyn, New York from 1960 through 1970 and NASJRB Willow Grove from 1971 until their deactivation in 1998.