VFA-102
Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) is a United States Navy Strike Fighter squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Their call sign is Diamond, with the tail code NF, and they fly the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
| Strike Fighter Squadron 102 | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 July 1955 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | Carrier Air Wing Five |
| Garrison/HQ | MCAS Iwakuni |
| Nickname(s) | "Diamondbacks" |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Gulf War Operation Southern Watch Operation Restore Hope Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | CMD. Timothy Charlebois |
| Executive Officer | CMD. John Morris |
| Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Virginia L. Horton |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F2H Banshee F4D Skyray F-4 Phantom F-14 Tomcat F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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