This is the "Rhino Tux" patch created for the F/A-18 Hornets. It shows the US Flag in the background, but not sure of meaning of this patch. Anyone know?

This is the patch worn on the left shoulder of the Hornet pilots that have accrued 50.0 flight hours or more in the F/A-18. It's kind of a joke patch.

This is the patch worn on the left shoulder of the Hornet pilots that have accrued 1000 flight hours or more in the F/A-18.

This is the patch worn on the left shoulder of the Hornet pilots that have accrued 2000 flight hours or more in the F/A-18.

The VFA-2 Bounty Hunters recently transitioned from the F-14 Tomcat at NAS Oceana to the F/A-18 Hornet at NAS Lemoore. This is their new 'Rhino' oval patch created for the new squadron.

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.

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.

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

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 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.

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-106 began operating on 27 April 1984 as the East Coast FRS ("RAG") for the F/A-18A/B/C/D models at NAS Cecil Field, FL. They are now located at the Master Jet Base at NAS Oceana, VA where they train Navy, Marine, and foreign exchange pilots. This is the black-bordered version of their oval "rhino" patch.

VFA-106 began operating on 27 April 1984 as the East Coast FRS ("RAG") for the F/A-18A/B/C/D models at NAS Cecil Field, FL. They are now located at the Master Jet Base at NAS Oceana, VA where they train Navy, Marine, and foreign exchange pilots. This is the yellow-bordered version of their oval "rhino" patch.

VFA-106 began operating on 27 April 1984 as the East Coast FRS ("RAG") for the F/A-18A/B/C/D models at NAS Cecil Field, FL. They are now located at the Master Jet Base at NAS Oceana, VA where they train Navy, Marine, and foreign exchange pilots. This is the class patch for Class 05-05.

VFA-106 began operating on 27 April 1984 as the East Coast FRS ("RAG") for the F/A-18A/B/C/D models at NAS Cecil Field, FL. They are now located at the Master Jet Base at NAS Oceana, VA where they train Navy, Marine, and foreign exchange pilots. This is the class patch for Class 05-06.

VFA-106 began operating on 27 April 1984 as the East Coast FRS ("RAG") for the F/A-18A/B/C/D models at NAS Cecil Field, FL. They are now located at the Master Jet Base at NAS Oceana, VA where they train Navy, Marine, and foreign exchange pilots. This is the class patch for Class 06-02.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new white-bordered Hornet "oval" patch.

The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new black-bordered Hornet "oval" patch.

The "Black Lions" of VFA-213 first flew F-4B Phantoms for many years, then were transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, and have since transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet. The squadron embarked on their first Tomcat cruise as part of CVW-11 onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in October 1977, and their last Tomcat cruise in late 2005/early 2006. They were one of two F-14 Tomcat squadrons during the final Tomcat cruise (VF-31 was the other). This is the current color version of their Hornet plane captain oval patch.

This is the Boeing oval patch created for the F/A-18E/F Hornet.

For many years, US Naval Aviation was known as the "Grumman Navy" due to the large percentage of aircraft that were produced by the Grumman Ironworks. Most of those have decommissioned now, and Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) produces the Navy's only fighter/bomber at this time. This is the yellow version of the generic oval created for that aircraft.

For many years, US Naval Aviation was known as the "Grumman Navy" due to the large percentage of aircraft that were produced by the Grumman Ironworks. Most of those have decommissioned now, and Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) produces the Navy's only fighter/bomber at this time. This is the orange version of the company's squadron patch.