VFA-143
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Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), also known as the "Pukin Dogs," is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. The Pukin Dogs are an operational fleet squadron and flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet. They are currently attached to Carrier Air Wing One and USS Harry S Truman.[1] They are currently at their homeport of NAS Oceana. Their radio callsign is Taproom.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 143, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 143 | |
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Active | 20 July 1950 - present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing One |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Nickname(s) | "Pukin' Dogs" |
Motto(s) | Sans Reproache |
Engagements | Vietnam War Gulf War Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Decorations | FFARP trophy Tactical Reconnaissance trophy Battle Effectiveness "E", 1990 Battle Effectiveness "E", 1996 Battle Effectiveness "E", 2004 Battle Effectiveness "E", 2010 Battle Effectiveness "E", 2013 Battle Effectiveness "E", 2016 Battle Effectiveness "E", 2019 |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR Andy Talbott |
Executive Officer | CDR Ty Younts |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Matthew L. Wilson |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4U Corsair F9F Panther F3H Demon F-4 Phantom II F-14 Tomcat F/A-18E Super Hornet |
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