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USS WS SIMS
U.S. Navy
USS YORK COUNTY LST-1175
U.S. Navy
USSTRATCOM
U.S. Navy
VA 72
U.S. Navy
VA 72 Bluehawks
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) "Blue Hawks" was a distinguished United States Navy attack squadron established in 1945. Originally designated as Bomber-Fighter Squadron VBF-18, it was redesignated several times before becoming VA-72 in 1955. The Blue Hawks participated in major Cold War and postwar operations, including deployments during the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, where they flew the A-7E Corsair II in strike missions against Iraqi targets in 1991. The squadron was deactivated later in 1991, marking the end of nearly five decades of service.
VA-203
U.S. Navy
VA-56
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56), known as the "Champions," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on 4 July 1956. Initially operating the F9F-8B Cougar, the squadron later transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk and A-7 Corsair II aircraft. VA-56 participated in major Cold War and Vietnam War operations, including multiple combat deployments to Southeast Asia from the aircraft carriers USS Hancock and USS Midway. The squadron was disestablished on 29 September 1986 after three decades of distinguished service.
VA-95
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95), known as the "Green Lizards," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on April 1, 1972. The squadron primarily flew the A-6 Intruder, a twin-engine, all-weather attack aircraft, and was based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. VA-95 participated in several significant operations, including deployments during the Vietnam War’s final stages and Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where it conducted precision strike missions against Iraqi targets. The squadron was deactivated on October 31, 1995, as part of post-Cold War reductions in naval aviation.
VA172
U.S. Navy
VA174
U.S. Navy
VA94
U.S. Navy
VAH-1
U.S. Navy
VAL-4
U.S. Navy
VAW 126
U.S. Navy
VAW13
U.S. Navy
VF-1
U.S. Navy
VF-1, known as the "Wolfpack," was a United States Navy fighter squadron established on October 14, 1972. It was the first fleet squadron to operate the F-14 Tomcat, playing a pioneering role in integrating the iconic aircraft into carrier operations. Throughout its service, VF-1 participated in key deployments during the Cold War, providing air superiority and fleet defense in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The squadron was disestablished on October 1, 1993, after over two decades of distinguished service.
VF43
U.S. Navy
VFA-125
U.S. Navy
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125), known as the "Rough Raiders," was originally established on November 13, 1980, at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. It served as the U.S. Navy’s first F/A-18 Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron, responsible for training pilots and maintenance crews on the F/A-18 aircraft. VFA-125 was deactivated in 2010, but reactivated in 2017 to become the Navy’s first F-35C Lightning II Fleet Replacement Squadron, training the next generation of carrier-based stealth fighter pilots. Throughout its history, VFA-125 has played a key role in advancing naval aviation and supporting fleet readiness with cutting-edge aircraft.
VFA-136
U.S. Navy
Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136), known as the "Knighthawks," was established on July 1, 1985. Originally equipped with the F/A-18A Hornet, the squadron quickly became a key component of U.S. Navy carrier air wings, participating in numerous deployments and exercises worldwide. VFA-136 saw combat action during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing strike and support missions over Iraq and Kuwait. Over the years, the squadron has transitioned to the advanced F/A-18E Super Hornet and continues to serve as a frontline strike fighter unit, supporting U.S. interests across the globe.
VFA-154
U.S. Navy
VFA83
U.S. Navy
VP-5
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron FIVE (VP-5), known as the "Mad Foxes," was established in 1937 and is one of the U.S. Navy’s oldest maritime patrol squadrons. Initially equipped with P2Y flying boats, VP-5 played a significant role in anti-submarine warfare during World War II, operating in the Atlantic to protect Allied shipping from German U-boats. Over the decades, the squadron transitioned through various aircraft, including the P-3 Orion, and has conducted missions ranging from surveillance and reconnaissance to search and rescue. Today, VP-5 flies the advanced P-8A Poseidon, continuing its legacy of excellence in maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations worldwide.
VP-64
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 64 (VP-64), known as the “Condors,” was a United States Navy Reserve patrol squadron established on 1 November 1970 at Naval Air Station Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The squadron operated various maritime patrol aircraft, including the P-3A and later P-3C Orion, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. VP-64 participated in multiple training exercises and operational deployments, supporting both U.S. and NATO maritime security efforts during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. The squadron was deactivated on 18 September 2004 as part of a broader reorganization of Navy Reserve aviation forces.
vp11
U.S. Navy