VA-196

Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196), known as the "Main Battery," was a United States Navy attack squadron established in 1948. The squadron initially flew the AD Skyraider and later transitioned to the A-6 Intruder, specializing in all-weather attack missions. VA-196 served with distinction during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and participated in various Cold War operations, providing critical close air support and strike capabilities. The squadron was decommissioned in 1997 after nearly five decades of service.