VFA-86
Strike Fighter Squadron 86 (VFA-86) is a strike fighter squadron of the United States Navy based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The squadron is nicknamed Sidewinders, leading to the call sign Winder. The unit is currently in transition to the F-35C Lightning II and is not assigned to a Carrier Air Wing at this time.
| Strike Fighter Squadron 86 | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 February 1951 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | None |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Lemoore |
| Nickname(s) | Sidewinders |
| Motto(s) | When diplomacy fails...86 ‘em! |
| Tail Code | N/A |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Gulf War Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | CMD. Daniel Krause |
| Executive Officer | CMD. Nathan Staples |
| Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Pamela Y. Willingham |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-4B/C/E Skyhawk A-7A/C/E Corsair II |
| Fighter | F4U-4 Corsair F8F-2 Bearcat F9F-5 Panther F7U-3M Cutlass F/A-18C Hornet F/A-18E Super Hornet F-35C Lightning II |
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