VMFT 401 Snipers

04/01/2026

Ready to run with the Marines!?
Registration for the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon opens on April 6th!

Join "The People's Marathon," one of the largest marathons in North America, as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary. This is your chance to be part of a tradition of honor, courage, and commitment.

Mark your calendars and get ready to secure your spot!

Registration opens April 6, 2026, at www.marinemarathon.com

03/15/2026

03/13/2026

To be the best, you have to train against the best. At the 60th Annual Yuma Airshow, you can see the aircraft our pilots test their skills against.

The F-5N Tiger II serves a critical mission as a professional "adversary." Flown by highly experienced pilots, these aircraft replicate the tactics and capabilities of potential threats, providing realistic, high-stakes training for our Marine Corps aviators. This constant challenge is essential to our warfighting readiness and ensures our forces maintain a decisive edge in any aerial combat scenario.

Come see the aggressors in action TOMORROW!

Yuma Airshow
March 14th, 2026
FREE Admission
Visit YumaAirshow.com for more information.

12/30/2025

Thank you Yuma Catholic High School aviation students for visiting the Lucky Snipers of VMFT-401! We wish you the best of luck in your aviation journey.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

12/24/2025

Last week the Lucky Snipers hosted their annual family holiday party at the hangar! Thank you to all that attended including our very special guest!

Best wishes to all the Lucky Snipers, their families and friends for a happy and, healthy holiday season and new year!

12/24/2025

This year VMFT-401 celebrated the USMC 250th Birthday on November 14 at Desert Hills golf course. They were honored to have LtGen Knutson (Ret), the first CO of the Lucky Snipers.
Thank you to all that attended.

11/28/2025

Wishing all the families and friends of VMFT 401 a heartfelt and Happy Thanksgiving!

04/30/2024

Congratulations to GySgt Allan MinasSanchez on being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his superior performance as the Aviation Supply Chief and Radiation Officer. Your hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed. We wish you the best of luck at your next duty station, VMFT-402. We’re thankful to still have you within the F5 community!

03/22/2024

Congratulations to Sgt. Rogers, Sgt. Woodberry, and Cpl Scyphers on graduating from the MCAS Yuma High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Level 2 course today. They have now become certified HITT Level 2 Instructors.