VFA-11

Strike Fighter Squadron 11
Active1 September 1950 – present
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
TypeFighter/Attack
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Aerial reconnaissance
Part ofCarrier Air Wing One
Garrison/HQNAS Oceana
Nickname(s)"Red Rippers"
ColorsRed and White
Tail CodeAB
Engagements1958 Lebanon crisis
Second Taiwan Straits Crisis
Vietnam War
Multinational Force in Lebanon
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Desert Strike
Operation Noble Eagle
Operation Enduring Freedom
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
Commanders
Current
commander
CDR Greg Valdez, USN
Aircraft flown
FighterF4U Corsair
F9 Cougar
F2H Banshee
F-8 Crusader
F-4 Phantom
F-14 Tomcat
F/A-18F Super Hornet

Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11) is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, United States. The squadron was established in 1950 and is nicknamed "Red Rippers" (call sign "Ripper"). VFA-11 is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet and currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing One.