VMFA-311

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311
VMFA-311 insignia
Active	1 December 1942 – 15 October 2020[1] April 14, 2023 – present
Country	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Type	Fighter/attack squadron
Role	Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance
Nickname(s)	Tomcats Hells Belles (WWII)
Tail Code	WL
Engagements	World War II Battle of Okinawa Korean War Attack on the Sui-ho Dam Vietnam War Operation Starlite Operation Desert Storm Global War on Terrorism Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003 invasion of Iraq
Commanders
Notable commanders	Ralph K. Rottet Michael R. Yunck John P. Condon Paul J. Fontana John H. Miller Robert Sofge
Aircraft flown
Fighter	SNJ Texan F4U Corsair TO-1 Shooting Star F9F Panther F9F Cougar A4D-2 Skyhawk AV-8B Harrier II F-35C Lightning II

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 (VMFA-311) is a United States Marine Corps fighter attack squadron consisting of F-35C Lightning II. Known as the "Tomcats", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).