VFA-113

Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), known as the "Stingers," was established in 1948 as VF-113 and originally flew the F8F Bearcat. The squadron saw combat during the Korean War, operating from carriers and conducting ground attack missions. Over the decades, VFA-113 transitioned through several aircraft, including the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, F-4 Phantom II, and the A-7 Corsair II, before becoming one of the first squadrons to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Today, VFA-113 continues to operate from Naval Air Station Lemoore, providing carrier-based strike fighter capabilities for the U.S. Navy.