Charlie Ermey

Fighter Squadron 13 (VF-13) was a United States Navy fighter squadron established during World War II. Commissioned in November 1943, VF-13 was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) as part of Carrier Air Group 13 (CVG-13). The squadron flew F6F Hellcat fighters and participated in several key Pacific campaigns, including strikes against the Philippines, Formosa, and the Japanese home islands. VF-13 distinguished itself in aerial combat and ground attack missions before being disestablished in October 1945 following the end of the war.

VU-10, originally designated Utility Squadron TEN (VU-10), was a U.S. Navy utility squadron established during World War II. It was based primarily at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and played a crucial role in providing target-towing, drone operations, and support services for fleet training exercises throughout the Caribbean. The squadron operated a variety of aircraft, including the JD-1 Invader and the F6F Hellcat, to simulate enemy threats and assist in anti-aircraft gunnery practice. VU-10 was later redesignated as VC-10 before its eventual disestablishment in the late 1960s, having contributed significantly to naval aviation training and readiness.