VFA-102
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Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) is a United States Navy Strike Fighter squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Their call sign is Diamond, with the tail code NF, and they fly the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 102, Founded ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 102 | |
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Founded | 1 July 1955; 68 years ago (1955-07-01) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Five |
Garrison/HQ | MCAS Iwakuni |
Nickname(s) | "Diamondbacks" |
Engagements | Vietnam War Gulf War Operation Southern Watch Operation Restore Hope Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CMD. Timothy Charlebois |
Executive Officer | CMD. John Morris |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Virginia L. Horton |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F2H Banshee F4D Skyray F-4 Phantom F-14 Tomcat F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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