This is the color version of the nametag for the pilots for VFA-87. It goes with the black squadron patch.

This is the desert version of the nametag for the pilots for VFA-87. It goes with their desert squadron patch.

This is the Operation Iraqi Freedom Cruise patch from 2003 for the VFA-87 "Golden Warriors". They fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Oceana, VA, but during the war, were aboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71) as an integral member of CVW-8.

This is the Estocin "award" patch created for VFA-87 when they won the Battle 'E' in 2005.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. I have both red border and black border squadron patches, please specify when ordering if you have a preference.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. This is the color version of the aircraft 'bullet' patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. This is the color version of the plane captain 'bullet' patch worn on the right shoulder of the flight suit.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. This is the small desert version of the squadron patch.

Based out of NAS Oceana, VA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 fly as part of Airwing 8 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). They were established in Feb 1968 and took the Hornet in May 1986. They participated in Desert Storm. This is the desert version of the aircraft 'bullet' patch.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). They now fly from the deck of the Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72), but now call the Carl Vinson (CVN-70) their home along with their sister squadrons VFA-22 and VFA-97.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). They now fly from the deck of the Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is the round version of their aircraft patch worn on the flightsuit sleeves.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). They now fly from the deck of the Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and this is their cruise patch from their WestPac tour during Desert Storm in 1991.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). They now fly from the deck of the Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and this is their cruise patch from their WestPac tour during 2003.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72). They now fly from the deck of the Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they fly with Airwing 11 onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is the current version of their squadron patch.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they fly with Airwing 11 onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is a version of their squadron patch with a twist. It says "Anytime Baby" on it --- poking fun at the now obsolete VF squadrons.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they fly with Airwing 11 onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is the current version of their round aircraft patch.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they fly with Airwing 11 onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is a rising sun version of their round aircraft patch.

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they fly with Airwing 11 onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, they fly with Airwing 11 onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This is the "ESTOCIN" award they won back in 2001 for "Battle Readiness" and the "Safety S".

These are the nametags for the pilots for VFA-102.

This is the desert version of the nametag for the pilots for VFA-102.

The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm. They currently are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.

This is the (all red) version of the Hornet diamond aircraft triangle. The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002 and this is the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm. They currently are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.

This is the (red/white) version of the Hornet diamond aircraft triangle. The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002 and this is the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm. They currently are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.

This is the (green/yellow) version of the Hornet diamond aircraft triangle (which means this is the FNG patch! It is from Japanese beginner driver's mark!!). The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002 and this is the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm. They currently are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.

This is the "forward deployed" version of the Hornet diamond aircraft triangle. The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002 and this is the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm. They currently are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.

This is the "Strike First, Strike Hard" version of the Hornet diamond aircraft triangle. The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002 and this is the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm. They currently are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.

The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002 and this is the aircraft patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit. During operations against Libya in 1986, they were fired upon by SA-5 SAM Systems. They also participated in Operation Desert Storm. They currently are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.

The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002. This is the Fighter Attack Refueling Team Pacific (FARTPAC) patch.

The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002. This is the round version of their 50th Anniversary patch.

The VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" are located at NAS Lemoore, CA and fly the F/A-18 Hornet. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981 then to the F-18 Hornet in 2002. This is the diamond version of their 50th Anniversary patch.

These are the color nametags for the pilots for VFA-103.

These are the desert nametags for the pilots for VFA-103.

VFA-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat in January 1983. They have now (2005) transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet and maintained their same patch. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. VF-103 had one of their TARPS-birds shot down by an optical SA-2 derivative in Desert Storm with the pilot being rescued and the RIO becoming a POW. This is the current version of the squadron patch.

VFA-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat in January 1983. They have now transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet and maintained their same patch. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. VF-103 had one of their TARPS-birds shot down by an optical SA-2 derivative in Desert Storm with the pilot being rescued and the RIO becoming a POW. This is the first cruise patch they have issued. It says "First Rhino Cruise 2006-2007. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

VF-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat in January 1983. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. They have now transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet and this is their round "black" version of their transition patch that states "Transition Time, Baby".

VFA-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat to the F/A-18F SuperHornet in 2005. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. VF-103 had one of their TARPS-birds shot down by an optical SA-2 derivative in Desert Storm with the pilot being rescued and the RIO becoming a POW. This is the current version of their new "oval" patch.

VFA-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat to the F/A-18F SuperHornet in 2005. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. VF-103 had one of their TARPS-birds shot down by an optical SA-2 derivative in Desert Storm with the pilot being rescued and the RIO becoming a POW. This is the current version of their new "diamond" patch.

VFA-103 was established in May 1952 and began the transition from F-4S Phantoms to the F-14A Tomcat to the F/A-18F SuperHornet in 2005. The 'Sluggers' were with the USS Saratoga in CVW-17 for the majority of her time, before switching to the USS Enterprise. VF-103 adopted the "Skull and Crossbones" of VF-84 to continue their tradition. VF-103 had one of their TARPS-birds shot down by an optical SA-2 derivative in Desert Storm with the pilot being rescued and the RIO becoming a POW. This is their current "backpatch".