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-18F Super Hornet and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana , Virginia (US) .

VFA-103 continued their role as Carrier Air Wing SEVEN's (CVW-7's) go-to squadron for the most demanding combat and combat support missions. While deployed, the Jolly Rogers led the air wing in combat operations, flying over 1850 sorties and nearly 5900 hours.

Welcome to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 website! We are located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Jolly Rogers report operationally to Commander,...

VFA-103 carries on the Jolly Roger’s tradition flying the Navy's premier Strike Fighter aircraft, the F/A-18F "Rhino." The squadron is assigned to Carrier Air Wing SEVEN, based ashore at Naval...

VFA-103 continued their role as Carrier Air Wing SEVEN's (CVW-7's) go-to squadron for the most demanding combat and combat support missions. While deployed, the Jolly Rogers led the air wing in...

Apr 21, 2023 · NORFOLK – The “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 returned to its home base at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia, April 21, 2023, following a nine-month deployment with...

Sep 29, 2023 · Nearly 80 years later, sailors assigned to the current-day VFA-103, based at Naval Air Station Oceana carry on the Jolly Rogers name.

VFA-103, the Jolly Rogers, is based at NAS Oceana in Virgina. The Jolly Rogers were redesignated VFA-103, from VF-103, in 2005 to reflect their transition training to the F-18 E/F Super...

Nov 16, 2017 · And so, a 43 year tradition of Slugger excellence was summarily tossed and VF-103 has since transitioned to the FA-18 aircraft and become VFA-103. The pages that appear within chronicle the proud history of one of the finest Naval Fighter Squadrons , whose heritage was sold out to the Bones .........

Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103), nicknamed the Jolly Rogers is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1952. VFA-103 flies the F/A-18F Super Hornet and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia (USA). The squadron's …