This is the nametag for the pilots for VFA-81. It goes with the black squadron patch.

This is the nametag for the pilots for VFA-81. It goes with the blue squadron patch.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. While operating onboard the USS Saratoga with CVW-17 during the Persian Gulf conflict, the Sunliners were the only fixed-wing USN squadron to score aerial victory when they shot down 2 MiG-21s while enroute to their target. They then continued to the target, demonstrating the Hornets dual-role capability.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. While operating onboard the USS Saratoga with CVW-17 during the Persian Gulf conflict, the Sunliners were the only fixed-wing USN squadron to score aerial victory when they shot down 2 MiG-21s while enroute to their target. They then continued to the target, demonstrating the Hornets dual-role capability.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their current aircraft bullet patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit and jacket.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their "rebuttal" patch to the Tomcat's Motto patch also.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their "rebuttal" patch to the Tomcat's Motto patch and also says "ANYTIME, ANYWHERE".

These are the nametags for the pilots for VFA-83.

These are the nametags for the enlisted personnel for VFA-83 that have earned their Enlisted Air Warfare Specialty (EAWS) Wings.

The "Rampagers" of VFA-83 flew the A-7 Corsair out of NAS Cecil Field, FL for many years before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet in February 1988. They are attached to CVW-17, participating in Desert Storm from the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then deployed in summer '96 aboard the Big "E" (CVN-65). The Rampagers also transitioned from NAS Cecil Field to the Master Jet Base NAS Oceana, VA.

The "Rampagers" of VFA-83 flew the A-7 Corsair out of NAS Cecil Field, FL for many years before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet in February 1988. They are attached to CVW-17, participating in Desert Storm from the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then deployed in summer '96 aboard the Big "E" (CVN-65). The Rampagers also transitioned from NAS Cecil Field to the Master Jet Base NAS Oceana, VA.

The "Rampagers" of VFA-83 flew the A-7 Corsair out of NAS Cecil Field, FL for many years before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet in February 1988. They are attached to CVW-17, participating in Desert Storm from the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then deployed in summer '96 aboard the Big "E" (CVN-65). The Rampagers also transitioned from NAS Cecil Field to the Master Jet Base NAS Oceana, VA. This is their "Jr. Officer Protection Agency (JOPA)" patch.

This is the color version of the current squadron patch for the VAQ-132 'Scorpions' that fly the EA-6B Prowler out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA. They fly with Airwing Seventeen currently. Not real pleased with this patch, as it's fairly thin, but when they add velcro to it, I guess it's okay for wear.

Established in October 1968, they fly the E-2C Hawkeye out of NAS Norfolk, VA, as the only airborne early warning role for the carrier battle group. Heavily involved in Desert Storm, the "Tigertails" were credited with controlling two F/A-18C Hornets that shot down two MiG-21s on January 17, 1991. Currently deployed on the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) with CVW-17.

This patch was sent by the VAW-125 Tigertails and depicts the plight of the Naval Officers during the years of '93-'95. Not really sure what it means, but it has something to do with the fact that there aren't enough officers in those year-groups, so they are promoting just about everyone that's in those year groups (I think). If you know, let me know.

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The "Red Lions" of HS-15 are based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL and fly the Sikorsky SH-60F and the HH-60H (the strike rescue version). They were established in October 1971 and were part of CVW-6 onboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) until late 1991. After the "Forest Fire" transitioned to becoming the Navy's training carrier, they switched to the Enterprise, then in 1997, stayed with CVW-17 as they "hopped flight decks" to the GW.

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