VS-37

• Long Service History: VS-37, or Sea Control Squadron 37 (“Screaming Tigers”), was a U.S. Navy squadron active from 1946 to 1995, marking nearly 50 years of service. • Multiple Aircraft Types: Over its lifespan, VS-37 operated a variety of aircraft, including the TBM Avenger, S2F Tracker, and S-3A/B Viking, adapting with technological advancements in anti-submarine warfare (ASW). • Korean War Service: The squadron saw action during the Korean War, providing vital anti-submarine patrols and carrier support. • Vietnam War Deployments: VS-37 was deployed multiple times during the Vietnam War, conducting ASW patrols and sea surveillance in the Gulf of Tonkin. • Transition to the S-3 Viking: In 1976, VS-37 became one of the first squadrons to transition to the Lockheed S-3 Viking, a jet-powered ASW aircraft that greatly enhanced their operational capabilities. • Carrier Deployments: The squadron deployed aboard a variety of aircraft carriers, including USS Hornet (CV-12), USS Ticonderoga (CV-14), USS Ranger (CV-61), USS Constellation (CV-64), and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). • Cold War Operations: During the Cold War, VS-37 played a key role in tracking Soviet submarines and maintaining maritime security in the Pacific. • Operation Desert Storm: VS-37 participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, flying over 600 combat sorties and providing crucial maritime patrol and surveillance. • Squadron Nickname: The unit was known as the “Screaming Tigers,” reflected in their distinctive squadron patch featuring a roaring tiger. • Deactivation: VS-37 was officially decommissioned on 28 February 1995, marking the end of an era as the last active U.S. Navy S-3 Viking squadron on the West Coast at that time.