VFA-2
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Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA-2) also known as the "Bounty Hunters" is a United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. Their tail code is NE and their callsign is "Bullet". They are attached to Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2), a composite unit made up of a wide array of aircraft performing a variety of combat and support missions that deploy aboard the Carl Vinson.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron Two, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron Two | |
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Active | 1 October 1972 - present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Two |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Lemoore |
Nickname(s) | "Bounty Hunters" |
Colors | Red, white, blue, yellow |
Engagements | Operation Frequent Wind Iranian Hostage Crisis Gulf War Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War Operation Unified Assistance |
Decorations | Battle Efficiency "E" |
Commanders | |
Current commander | CDR Charles "Rizzo-" Waltman |
Insignia | |
Call sign | Bullet |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-14 Tomcat F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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