VFA-113
United States Navy aviation squadron based at NAS Lemoore, California, USA / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), also known as the "Stingers," is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. They are an operational fleet F/A-18E Super Hornet squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) and based at NAS Lemoore, California. Their tailcode is NE and their radio callsign is Sting.
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 113, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 113 | |
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Active | 15 August 1948 - 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) | "Stingers" |
Motto(s) | "First and Finest" Stingtown Stinger Sorties |
Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War Gulf War Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation 2 Navy Unit Commendations 6 Service stars Battle Efficiency "E" Wade McClusky Award 1970 Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award 1971, 1982, 1991 Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award 1992, 1993 |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CMD. Pete "Nacho" Cornett |
Executive Officer | CMD. Daniel "SISTA" Solfelt |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Andre Dortrait |
Insignia | |
Tail code | NE |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | A-4 Skyhawk A-7 Corsair II |
Fighter | F8F Bearcat F4U Corsair F9F Panther F9F Cougar F/A-18 Hornet F/A-18E Super Hornet |
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