Strike Fighter Squadron 103 | |
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Active | 1 May 1952 - Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Seven |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
Nickname(s) | Jolly Rogers |
Mascot(s) | Ensign Jack "Bones" Ernie |
Engagements | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Decorations | Safety "S" Mutha Fighter Spirit Award 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013 Battle Efficiency "E", 2006, 2007 Wade McClusky Award, 2007 Golden Wrench Maintenance Award 2006 Golden Anchor Retention Award 2006 |
Website | https://www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/vfa103/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CMD. Jonathan Gilliom |
Executive Officer | CMD. William E. Dann |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Jose M. Rivera |
Insignia | |
Callsign | Victory |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | FG-1D Corsair (1952) F9F-6/8B Cougar (1952-1957 F-8A/C/E Crusader (1957-1965) F-4B/J/S Phantom II(1964-1983) F-14A/B Tomcat(1983-2004) F/A-18F Super Hornet (2004 – present) |
Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), nicknamed the Jolly Rogers, is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1952. VFA-103 flies the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia (US). The squadron's radio callsign is Victory and it is assigned to Carrier Air Wing Seven.