Sea Control Squadron Thirty remains prepared to conduct sustained combat operations from aircraft carriers in any environment to support National Command Authority objectives as promulgated by the Battle Group Commander, the Battle Group Strike Warfare Commander, and the Battle Group Sea Combat Commander. In the ever evolving world of naval aviation, VS-30 has helped keep the S-3B Viking on the cutting edge. They have accomplished this by adapting to a changing enemy threat and incorporating new weapons and technology. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the 1998 Battle 'E' Award patch for the VS-31 TOPCATS. It has the purple backing and the gold threading and is absolutely beautiful.

This is the aircraft patch (shield-shaped) for the VS-31 TOPCATS.

This is the aircraft patch (round) for the VS-31 TOPCATS.

This is the blue aircraft patch for the VS-31 TOPCATS.

This is the plane captain patch (shield-shaped) for the VS-31 TOPCATS.

This patch denotes one of the primary missions of the S-3 Viking, that of air refueling. This one and the one below are highly sought after patch, from what I've been told.

This patch is the incorrect version of the Posse patch from the VS-31 squadron.

The Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist wings are the wings earned by the enlisted personnel in their job specialization. These are tough to come by, and those that have earned them deserve the honor of wearing them.

The 'Maulers' of VS-32 fly the S-3B out of NAS Cecil Field. Their history dates to establishment in May 1949, with their current designation coming in April 1950. Operating from the flight deck of the USS America during the Gulf War, they engaged and attacked a small Iraqi vessel with 500# bombs, scoring the first ship kill by a 'Viking'. They also received attention when they also crippled another Iraqi vessel with a wing tank by throwing the wrong 'pickle' switch.

The 'Maulers' of VS-32 fly the S-3B out of NAS Cecil Field. Their history dates to establishment in May 1949, with their current designation coming in April 1950. Operating from the flight deck of the USS America during the Gulf War, they engaged and attacked a small Iraqi vessel with 500# bombs, scoring the first ship kill by a 'Viking'. They also received attention when they also crippled another Iraqi vessel with a wing tank by throwing the wrong 'pickle' switch.

This is the "reproduction" version of the VS-33 squadron patch. They were established in April 1960 and now fly the S-3B Viking out of NAS North Island, CA.

This is the white version of the VS-33 squadron patch. They were established in April 1960 and now fly the S-3B Viking out of NAS North Island, CA.

This is the black version of the VS-33 squadron patch. They were established in April 1960 and now fly the S-3B Viking out of NAS North Island, CA.

The "Blue Wolves" of VS-35 flew the S-3 Viking out of NAS North Island, CA. They began life in April 1991 and received their Lockheed S-3 Vikings in 1992. This is the round aircraft bullet worn on the right flight suit sleeve by the instructors and students.

The "Blue Wolves" of VS-35 flew the S-3 Viking out of NAS North Island, CA. They began life in April 1991 and received their Lockheed S-3 Vikings in 1992. This is the decommission patch they created for the loss of their jets and to commemmorate their last cruise, which was on the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74).

This is the patch created by the VS-38 'Red Griffins' that fly the S-3B out of NAS North Island, CA. This was an "affectionate" patch created from the phrase all the fighter guys give the tanker guys, but wouldn't (or couldn't) go anywhere without them!

This is the white version of the squadron patch created by the VS-38 'Red Griffins' that fly the S-3B out of NAS North Island, CA.

This is the aircraft patch created by the VS-38 'Red Griffins' that fly the S-3B out of NAS North Island, CA.

This is the squadron patch for the VS-41 "Shamrocks" that fly the S-3B out of NAS North Island, CA. They were established in June 1960 and were the West Coast training squadron (FRS) for the Viking aircraft. They also share their nickname with VMFA-333. I believe they have been decommissioned.

This is the aircraft triangle patch for the VS-41 "Shamrocks" that fly the S-3B out of NAS North Island, CA. They were established in June 1960 and were the West Coast training squadron (FRS) for the Viking aircraft. They also share their nickname with VMFA-333. I believe they have been decommissioned.

This patch represents all the Junior Officers in the squadron. It's a powerful union to express the desires of the squadron officers (majority of) to the Hinges and commanders.