VFA-103
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Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), nicknamed the Jolly Rogers, is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1952. VFA-103 flies the F/A-18F Super Hornet and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia (US). The squadron's radio callsign is Victory and it is assigned to Carrier Air Wing Seven.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 103, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 103 | |
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Active | 1 May 1952 - Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Seven |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Nickname(s) | Jolly Rogers |
Mascot(s) | Ensign Jack "Bones" Ernie |
Engagements | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Decorations | Safety "S" Mutha Fighter Spirit Award 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013 Battle Efficiency "E", 2006, 2007 Wade McClusky Award, 2007 Golden Wrench Maintenance Award 2006 Golden Anchor Retention Award 2006 |
Website | https://www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/vfa103/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CMD. Jeffrey Creighan |
Executive Officer | CMD. Jonathan Gilliom |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Jose M. Rivera |
Insignia | |
Callsign | Victory |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | FG-1D Corsair (1952) F9F-6/8B Cougar (1952-1957 F-8A/C/E Crusader (1957-1965) F-4B/J/S Phantom II(1964-1983) F-14A/B Tomcat(1983-2004) F/A-18F Super Hornet (2004 – present) |
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