VS-24

VS-24, known as the "Scouts" and later the "Duty Cats," was a U.S. Navy anti-submarine squadron established in 1943. Originally flying SBD Dauntless dive bombers during World War II, the squadron transitioned to anti-submarine warfare missions with the advent of the Cold War, operating aircraft like the S-2 Tracker and later the S-3 Viking. VS-24 served aboard various aircraft carriers, supporting Atlantic and Mediterranean operations and participating in major exercises and real-world contingencies, including operations in the Persian Gulf. The squadron was disestablished in 2007 after more than six decades of distinguished service.