Dominic Ruiz

Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), known as the "Jolly Rogers," was originally established in 1952 as Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103). Renowned for their iconic skull-and-crossbones insignia, the squadron has operated a variety of fighter aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom and the F-14 Tomcat, before transitioning to the F/A-18F Super Hornet in 2005. VFA-103 has participated in numerous combat operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, the Jolly Rogers are based at Naval Air Station Oceana and continue to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy’s carrier air wings.