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 red version of their tailfin showing their mascot, the Wildcats.

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. They currently fly the F/A-18 'Super Hornet'. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

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 desert version.

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 desert A/C version.

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 Commander, Strike Force Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) 2007 Battle 'E' award patch created for the VFA-131 Wildcats when they were awarded this accomplishment. This patch does not come with velcro.

This is one of the cruise patches created by the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69)/VFA-83/CVW-7 units for their 2009 Cruise Patch. In support of OEF/OIF, this patch shows the various squadrons of Airwing 7 and is in the design of the "Budweiser" (thank God not Bud Light logo) design. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the Commander, Strike Force Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) 2013 Battle 'E' award patch created for the VFA-131 Wildcats when they were awarded this accomplishment. This patch does not come with velcro.

This is the Commander, Strike Force Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) 2022 Battle 'E' award patch created for the VFA-131 Wildcats when they were awarded this accomplishment. This patch does not come with velcro.

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.

This is the "Establishment" patch for VFA-131 stating that they were the "FIRST AND FINEST", commissioning in 1983. The Wildcats were established in October 1983 as a new Hornet squadron and belonged (initially) 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 Operation DESERT SHIELD, but not Desert Storm. This patch does not have velcro attached.