This is the squadron patch for the Naval Air Test Center located at Patuxent River, MD. This is for the Strike Aircraft Test divisio.

VF-14 most recently participated in the Kosovo crisis as one of two Tomcat squadrons on station in the Adriatic Sea aboard the USS Roosevelt. They returned from their normal cruise rotation on September 21 of this year. The squadron history also had them participating in Desert Storm, but have since resumed their normal Mediterranean cruises. They now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

VF(A)-14 most recently participated in the Kosovo crisis as one of two Tomcat squadrons on station in the Adriatic Sea aboard the USS Roosevelt. The squadron history had them participating in Desert Storm, but have since resumed their normal Mediterranean cruises. They now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. This version of their squadron patch has white threading along the top and bottom.

VF(A)-14 most recently participated in the Kosovo crisis as one of two Tomcat squadrons on station in the Adriatic Sea aboard the USS Roosevelt. The squadron history had them participating in Desert Storm, but have since resumed their normal Mediterranean cruises. They now fly the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. This version of their squadron patch has silver threading along the top and bottom.

Established in August 1968 as an A-7 Corsair squadron, the Valions of VFA-15 transitioned to the F/A-18A Hornet in October 1986. They participated in Operation Desert Storm, then received their first F/A-18C Lot 14 night attack aircraft which they have currently transitioned to. This gives them the rule of the night. They are currently part of CVW-8 and this is the color version of their current squadron patch.

Established in August 1968 as an A-7 Corsair squadron, the Valions of VFA-15 transitioned to the F/A-18A Hornet in October 1986. They participated in Operation Desert Storm, then received their first F/A-18C Lot 14 night attack aircraft which they have currently transitioned to. This gives them the rule of the night. They are currently part of CVW-8 and this is the desert version of their current squadron patch.

This is the squadron patch for the 'Fighting Redcocks' that flew out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Their history dates back to July 1948. They have since moved on to the F/A-18 Hornet. This is the "heritage patch" from the era prior to the Hornet transition.

This is the squadron patch for the 'Fighting Redcocks' that fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Their history dates back to July 1948, but they currently are attached to CVW-11 flying off the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the 'Fighting Redcocks' that fly the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Their history dates back to July 1948, but they currently are attached to CVW-8 flying off the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).

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 '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.

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.

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 "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 "Black Aces" of VF-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the color version of their squadron patch.

The "Black Aces" of VF-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the desert version of their squadron patch.

This is the "Friday" patch worn by the "Black Aces" of (then) VF-41. They have since transitioned to the F/A-18 and are now known as the VFA-41 "Black Aces" flying out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

This squadron flew the A-7 out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, but were transitioned to the F-18C model and currently fly out of NAS Lemoore, CA for their West coast operations.