This is the color version of the nametags for the pilots for VFA-131.

This is the desert version of the nametags for the pilots for VFA-131.

The Wildcats were established in October 1983 as a new Hornet squadron and belonged to CVW-7 aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69). They participated in exercises against Libya in 1986 from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). In 1991, they converted from 'A' Models to 'C' Models, resumed with the "Ike", and participated in Desert Shield, but not Desert Storm.

The Wildcats were established in October 1983 as a new Hornet squadron and belonged to CVW-7 aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69). They participated in exercises against Libya in 1986 from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). In 1991, they converted from 'A' Models to 'C' Models, resumed with the "Ike", and participated in Desert Shield, but not Desert Storm.

The Wildcats were established in October 1983 as a new Hornet squadron and belonged to CVW-7 aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69). They participated in exercises against Libya in 1986 from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). In 1991, they converted from 'A' Models to 'C' Models, resumed with the "Ike", and participated in Desert Shield, but not Desert Storm. This is the patch worn by the crews that maintain the aircraft.

This is the 20th Anniversary patch for VFA-131. The Wildcats were established in October 1983 as a new Hornet squadron and belonged to CVW-7 aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69). They participated in exercises against Libya in 1986 from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). In 1991, they converted from 'A' Models to 'C' Models, resumed with the "Ike", and participated in Desert Shield, but not Desert Storm. Since they have flown "single seat" aircraft for their entire history, this 20th Anniversary patch also says "Single Seat Forever" along the bottom.

This is the 2002 "ESTOCIN"/Battle 'E' patch for VFA-131. The Wildcats were established in October 1983 as a new Hornet squadron and belonged to CVW-7 aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69). They participated in exercises against Libya in 1986 from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). In 1991, they converted from 'A' Models to 'C' Models, resumed with the "Ike", and participated in Desert Shield, but not Desert Storm. Since they have flown "single seat" aircraft for their entire history, this 20th Anniversary patch also says "Single Seat Forever" along the bottom.

These are the desert versions of the nametags worn by the pilots of VFA-136 while over in "the Box".

The "Knighthawks" of VFA-136 fly the F/A-18C Hornet as part of CVW-7 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). They were established in July 1985 and received their first 'night attack' Hornet in November 1990. They participated in Desert Shield, but returned home from deployment before hostilities began.

The "Knighthawks" of VFA-136 fly the F/A-18C Hornet as part of CVW-7 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). They were established in July 1985 and received their first 'night attack' Hornet in November 1990. They participated in Desert Shield, but returned home from deployment before hostilities began. This is the desert version they wear when over in the "Box".

The "Knighthawks" of VFA-136 fly the F/A-18C Hornet as part of CVW-7 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). They were established in July 1985 and received their first 'night attack' Hornet in November 1990. They participated in Desert Shield, but returned home from deployment before hostilities began. This is the desert version worn while in the combat theater.

The "Knighthawks" of VFA-136 fly the F/A-18C Hornet as part of CVW-7 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). This patch was created for the "Line Maintenance" guys that work on the jets. They used to be called "Line Rats", but have since changed their names to "Line Dawgs".

The "Knighthawks" of VFA-136 fly the F/A-18C Hornet as part of CVW-7 from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). This patch is for the "Plane Captains" that are in charge of the jets. Those guys used to be the "Line Dawgs", but proved themselves worthy of having a jet of their own to maintain.