VP-92

• Establishment: Patrol Squadron 92 (VP-92), known as the “Minutemen,” was established on 1 November 1970 as a reserve patrol squadron of the U.S. Navy. • Aircraft Operated: VP-92 flew several variants of the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, primarily the P-3A, P-3B, and later the P-3C Update II. • Base Locations: The squadron was initially based at Naval Air Station South Weymouth, Massachusetts, before relocating to NAS Brunswick, Maine, in 1996. • Cold War Service: During the Cold War, VP-92 participated in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions, tracking Soviet submarines in the Atlantic Ocean. • Operations and Deployments: The squadron deployed to several locations, including Naval Air Station Bermuda, Naval Station Rota (Spain), and Lajes Field in the Azores, supporting maritime patrol operations. • Support for Operations: VP-92 provided support for operations such as “Operation Maritime Guard” and “Sharp Guard” during the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s, enforcing embargoes and monitoring shipping. • Reserve Integration: As a Navy Reserve squadron, VP-92 worked closely with active-duty units, integrating seamlessly during joint exercises and real-world contingencies. • Community Connections: The squadron maintained strong ties with New England communities, participating in air shows, public events, and supporting local causes. • Disestablishment: VP-92 was disestablished on 17 October 2007 as part of a broader realignment and reduction of the Navy’s reserve patrol squadrons. • Legacy: Former members of VP-92 continue to gather for reunions and maintain the squadron’s traditions, preserving its memory as one of the last P-3 reserve squadrons on the East Coast.