Michael Scarborough

NAS Miramar, also known as Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, is a military airfield located in San Diego, California. It serves as the home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing of the United States Marine Corps. The base is also used by the Navy's fixed-wing aircraft and serves as a key training and operational hub for both military branches. NAS Miramar is known for its important role in air defense, as well as its history as the former location of the legendary "Top Gun" Fighter Weapons School.

VF-213, known as the "Black Lions," was a distinguished U.S. Navy fighter squadron established in 1955. Initially flying the F2H Banshee, the squadron later transitioned through several aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II and the iconic F-14 Tomcat, becoming renowned for its operational excellence. VF-213 participated in numerous deployments, including combat operations during the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2006, the squadron transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and was redesignated as VFA-213, continuing its legacy as a premier naval strike fighter squadron.