This is a repro of the squadron patch for the "Fist of the Fleet". They were A-7 drivers out on the West Coast with a history dating back to January 1943. They currently operate the F/A-18C Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. This is their legacy patch. This was created by hand in the Phillipines to give it the "authentic" look and feel.

On March 19, 2003, the Fists began combat sorties in earnest and Operation Southern Watch abruptly turned into Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Fist of the Fleet led the way to Baghdad, participating in first-night air strikes on the Iraqi capitol in what has become known as the Shock and Awe campaign. The squadron put in long days, achieving an average daily combat sortie count of 20, while pounding roads from Basra to An Nasiriya, Al Kut, Najaf, Al Hillah and ultimately Baghdad. The squadron’s more than 850 hours flown on 272 combat sorties over 18 straight days resulted in relentless and deadly strikes on the Iraqi regime’s Medina, Baghdad, and Nebuchadnezzar Armored Divisions, military airfields, facilities and command and control infrastructure. The 4 stars on the patch represent the wars that the "Fists of the Fleet" participated in -- WWII, Vietnam, The Gulf War, and OIF. This patch does not have velcro attached.

The 'Fist of the Fleet' from VFA-25 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. They were established in January 1943 and have transitioned to the latest version of the Hornet with all the upgrades. The 'Fist' were paired with their sister squadron of VFA-113 to upgrade simultaneously.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the nametag for the pilots of VFA-27.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the large-sized color version of their shield patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the medium-sized color version of their shield patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the medium-sized desert version of their shield patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the color version of their round aircraft patch that could also be worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the desert version of their aircraft patch that could also be worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is the Royal Mace Shooters patch. It is set on a black/white checker board background. It says Strike Fighter Squadron 27 across the top. Yosemite Sam is depicted holding his sidearms with a silver fist holding maces. It has a hornet's front view and says Royal Mace Shooters across the bottom. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Chargers' of NAS Lemoore, CA fly the F/A-18C hornet. This is their 30th anniversary patch (1967-1997) for the A-7 Corsair/FA-18 Hornet. It shows the American and Japanese flags in the background.

These are the "everyday" black nametags for the pilots for VFA-31.

These are the "everyday" black nametags for the RIOs for VFA-31.

These are the "Friday" nametags for the pilots for VFA-31 that have the squadron insignia on it.

These are the "Friday" nametags for the WSOs for VFA-31 that have the squadron insignia on it.

This is the round, orange version of the new VFA-31 Weapons Platform F/A-18F patch created in 2005 depicting their transition to the Hornet in Fall 2006. The "Tomcatters" are the second oldest Navy fighter squadron dating back to VF-1B on July 1935. They flew the F-4J Phantoms until transitioning to the F-14D Tomcat in January 1992. They pioneered the use of the TARPS pod for reconnaissance missions and participated in the Lebanon and Syrian conflicts, the latter of which they were engaged by hostile AAA and missile fire.

This is the round, black version of the new VFA-31 Weapons Platform F/A-18F patch created in 2005 depicting their transition to the Hornet in Fall 2006. The "Tomcatters" are the second oldest Navy fighter squadron dating back to VF-1B on July 1935. They flew the F-4J Phantoms until transitioning to the F-14D Tomcat in January 1992. They pioneered the use of the TARPS pod for reconnaissance missions and participated in the Lebanon and Syrian conflicts, the latter of which they were engaged by hostile AAA and missile fire.

This is the rectangular, orange version of the new VFA-31 Weapons Platform F/A-18F patch created in 2005 depicting their transition to the Hornet in Fall 2006. The "Tomcatters" are the second oldest Navy fighter squadron dating back to VF-1B on July 1935. They flew the F-4J Phantoms until transitioning to the F-14D Tomcat in January 1992. They pioneered the use of the TARPS pod for reconnaissance missions and participated in the Lebanon and Syrian conflicts, the latter of which they were engaged by hostile AAA and missile fire.

This is the red version of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft patch for the VX-31 "Dust Devils".

This is the round color version of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft patch for the VX-31 "Dust Devils".

This is the desert version of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft patch for the VX-31 "Dust Devils".

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is their current squadron patch that shows the lion with the sword and shield.

This is the VFA-32 "Swordsmen" new aircraft patch worn on the right shoulder of the aircrew flightsuits. This patch has the navy blue backing and lettering common only to the aircrew from the Swordsmen and is the color version of their current "aircraft" diamond-shaped patch.

This is the VFA-32 "Swordsmen" new felix patch worn on the right shoulder of the aircrew flightsuits. This patch has the navy blue backing and lettering common only to the aircrew from the Swordsmen and is the color version of their current "felix"-shaped patch.

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is their current squadron patch that shows the lion with the sword and shield. This is the desert version.

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is their current squadron patch that shows the lion with the sword and shield. This is the desert version diamond (coffin).

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is their current squadron patch that shows the lion with the sword and shield. This is the desert version oval.

Established as VBF-3 in 1945, the squadron was redesignated VF-4A in 1946, then VF-32 in August 1948. The "Swordsmen" participated in the Lebanon strikes, the Grenada invasion, the Libyan MiG-23 'Flogger' shootdown in 1985, and also in Desert Storm onboard the USS JFK (CV-67) with CVW-17. This is their Plane Captain patch that shows the Rhino holding a hornet in one hand and a chain in the other. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

Receiving their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970, the squadron had already been using this patch design since 1966. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17. They are now based at NAS Oceana, VA. Notice the Landing Signal Officer (LSO), with "paddles", on face of skull.

Receiving their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970, the squadron had already been using this patch design since 1966. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17. They are now based at NAS Oceana, VA. Notice the Landing Signal Officer (LSO), with "paddles", on face of skull. The design was changed to a more uniform shape that most Hornet squadrons are now adhering to.

Receiving their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970, the squadron had already been using this patch design since 1966. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17. They are now based at NAS Oceana, VA. Notice the Landing Signal Officer (LSO), with "paddles", on face of skull. The design was changed to a more uniform shape that most Hornet squadrons are now adhering to. This is the "subdued" gray version worn on the desert flight suits.

The "Blue Blasters" received their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17.

The "Blue Blasters" received their first A-6E Intruders in April 1970. They were transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet in late 1996 after return from their Med cruise aboard the USS Washington in CVW-17. This is the "subdued" gray version of the aircraft bullet they wear on their desert flight suits.

This is the "Friday" patch for the VFA-34 Blue Blasters worn only by the aircrew. It shows their 'mascot' (a joker) wielding an instrument of destruction. According to 'The Hook' (Tailhook's magazine), the VFA-34 "Friday" patch with the joker on the cards is VF-20s WW II first cruise (1944) insignia.

This is the blue version of the nametag for the pilots for VFA-37.

This is the red version of the nametag for the pilots for VFA-37.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is their old squadron patch.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is their new squadron patch they just designed and came out with.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is their red new aircraft bullet patch they just designed and came out with.

This is one of the cruise patches from VFA-37 Ragin' Bulls while onboard the Harry S. Truman's maiden voyage in 2001.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is their "oval" aircraft patch.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is the blue version of the patch for all the "Bull Handlers" out there that take care of the herd.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is the red version of the patch for all the "Bull Handlers" out there that take care of the herd.

The "Bulls" of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18C as part of CVW-3 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). This is the cruise patch they made from their Med Sea/Persian Gulf tour in '98-'99.