Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA-2), known as the “Bounty Hunters,” is a distinguished U.S. Navy fighter squadron established in October 1972. Originally flying the F-14 Tomcat, VFA-2 participated in key operations such as Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2003, the squadron transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet, enhancing its strike fighter capabilities. VFA-2 continues to serve with Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2), operating from aircraft carriers and maintaining a legacy of operational excellence in naval aviation.
