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Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95), known as the "Green Lizards," was a United States Navy attack squadron established in 1972 and based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. Flying the A-6 Intruder, the squadron participated in significant operations, including combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where it delivered precision strikes against Iraqi targets. The Green Lizards also deployed aboard various aircraft carriers in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, supporting U.S. interests around the globe. VA-95 was decommissioned in 1995 as part of post-Cold War reductions in the Navy’s attack aircraft fleet.

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Jimmy Monroe

U.S. Navy

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U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

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• Squadron Nickname: VA-95 was famously nicknamed the "Green Lizards" due to the unit’s official insignia featuring a green lizard, symbolizing agility and resilience. • Establishment: The squadron was established on April 1, 1972, at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. • A-6 Intruder Operators: VA-95 flew the Grumman A-6 Intruder, an all-weather, twinjet attack aircraft known for its ability to deliver precision strikes day or night. • Vietnam War Legacy: The “Green Lizards” shared their designation with earlier VA-95 squadrons that served in the Vietnam War, but the 1972 unit never deployed in that conflict. • Operation Praying Mantis: In April 1988, VA-95 played a pivotal role in Operation Praying Mantis, the largest surface naval battle since World War II, striking Iranian naval targets in retaliation for the mining of USS Samuel B. Roberts. • Carrier Deployments: The squadron deployed aboard several aircraft carriers, including USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). • Persian Gulf Operations: VA-95 was heavily involved in Persian Gulf operations during the 1980s, including escorting reflagged Kuwaiti tankers during Operation Earnest Will. • Disestablishment: The squadron was disestablished on April 30, 1995, as the A-6 Intruder was retired from active service. • Squadron Motto: The Green Lizards’ motto was “Strike Deep,” reflecting the long-range precision strike capability of the A-6 Intruder. • Reunions and Legacy: Former VA-95 members remain active in veteran circles, holding reunions and preserving the squadron’s history, especially its unique role in Cold War naval aviation.