Strike Fighter Squadron 15 (VFA-15) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy, based at Naval Air Station Oceana. The squadron was in service from 1 August 1968 to 31 May 2017, although the squadron had adopted the traditions of the …

May 31, 2017 · VA-15 transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet in late 1986, and were re-designated Strike Fighter Squadron Fifteen (VFA-15). The Valions accepted their first F/A-18 Hornet in January 1987 and joined Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8).

VFA 15, one of the oldest squadrons in the Navy, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1992. Since its inception barely a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the squadron has flown six...

VA-67 redesignated VA-15 on 2 June 1969 (the second squadron to be assigned the VA-15 designation). VA-15 redesignated VFA-15 on 1 October 1986. (Note: There is no historical connection between...

Jun 12, 2017 · Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15, also known as the “Valions,” was officially deactivated during a command deactivation ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana May 31st. The squadrons Commanding Officer Cmdr. Matthew Stevenson lead the ceremony and with other speakers, spoke of VFA-15’s considerable history and devotion to service.

VFA-15 Lineage Established as Attack Squadron SIXTY SEVEN (VA-67) on 1 August 1968. Redesignated Attack Squadron FIFTEEN (VA-15) on 2 June 1969. Redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron FIFTEEN...

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