Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2), also known as the "Bounty Hunters," is a distinguished United States Navy fighter squadron originally established on October 14, 1972. VF-2 was first equipped with the F-14A Tomcat and deployed aboard the USS Enterprise, participating in operations including the Vietnam War’s final stages and later Cold War missions. The squadron earned a reputation for excellence in air combat and fleet defense, notably during deployments in the Persian Gulf and Operation Desert Storm. In 1993, the unit was redesignated as VFA-2 and transitioned to flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet, continuing its legacy as a premier carrier-based strike fighter squadron.
