Strike Fighter Squadron 131 | |
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Active | 3 October 1983 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing 3 |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Nickname(s) | "Wildcats" |
Motto(s) | "Airlant's First and Finest" |
Colors | Red, white, blue |
Engagements | Gulf War Operation Deny Flight Operation Southern Watch Operation Decisive Endeavor Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Prosperity Guardian 2024 missile strikes in Yemen |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F/A-18 Hornet F/A-18E Super Hornet |
Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131), also known as the "Wildcats", is a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana. Their radio call sign is "Wildcat" and their aircraft tail code is AC.