Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), also known as the "Pukin Dogs," is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. The Pukin Dogs are an operational fleet squadron and flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet. They are currently attached to Carrier Air Wing One and USS Harry S Truman. [1]

Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The World Famous Pukin’ Dogs report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air...

While assigned to CNAF, He served as the F-35C Requirements Officer. As of July 2024, he has assumed the role and responsibilities of Commanding Officer of VFA-143. He has accumulated more than...

In October 2006, VFA-143 made its first successful deployment as a Rhino squadron onboard the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in support of OEF, Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF), and the Global...

In Savannah, VFA-143 trained to Fighter Integration (FI), Large Force Exercise (LFE), and DACT with F-22s, F-16s, F-15s, and T-38s. In June, VFA-143 supported the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during day and night Carrier Qualifications (CQ) operations for flight deck certification.

2024年1月26日 · Whatever you call them, VFA-143 is an elite group of sailors. The squadron is part of Carrier Air Wing SEVEN and flies the single-seat variant of the Navy’s newest strike fighter aircraft: the...

VFA-143, home based at NAS OCEANA Virginia, flies the F/A-18 Super Hornet. In September of 2005, VF-143 finished its transition from the F-14B Tomcat to the F/A-18 Super Hornet, and was...

2023年4月21日 · The Pukin' Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron 143 returned home from Carrier Strike Group 10 to Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 21, 2023.

2023年4月21日 · After successfully completing a four week Composite Training Unit Exercise, VFA-143 deployed with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Aug. 10, 2022, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS...

2017年2月24日 · NAS OCEANA - News 3 is honored to host VFA-143 as our February Squadron of the Month! The "World Famous Pukin' Dogs" are an active duty, strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station...