VS-303

VS-303, also known as Sea Control Squadron 303 "Golden Hawks," was a United States Navy Reserve squadron established in 1976 at Naval Air Station North Island, California. As a part of the Naval Air Reserve Force, its primary mission focused on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and sea control, operating the Lockheed S-3A Viking aircraft. The squadron provided vital training and operational support to augment the active-duty fleet, participating in numerous exercises and readiness operations. VS-303 was decommissioned in 2004 as part of a broader restructuring of Navy reserve aviation forces and the retirement of the S-3 Viking from frontline service.