VFA-102 is an F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter squadron operating from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, and attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5.

Over the next two years, the DIAMONDBACKS, newly re-designated as VFA-102, moved from NAS Oceana to NAS Lemoore, participated in work-ups at NAF Key West and NAS Fallon and …

Over the next two years, the DIAMONDBACKS, newly re-designated as VFA-102, moved from NAS Oceana to NAS Lemoore, participated in work-ups at NAF Key West and NAS Fallon and …

CDR Havelka reported to the VFA-102 the “Diamondbacks” in May 2023 as the Executive Officer. CDR Havelka has accumulated over 2,800 flight hours in 6 aircraft and 572 carrier arrested …

CVW-5 is attached to forward-deployed Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 and flagship USS George Washington (CVN 73), and consists of nine squadrons flying F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, …

Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 Commander Joseph Waurio . Executive Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 Command Master Chief Millard Gene Charles Jr. …

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Jan 8, 2025 · CDR Havelka reported to the VFA-102 the “Diamondbacks” in May 2023 as the Executive Officer. CDR Havelka has accumulated over 2,800 flight hours in 6 aircraft and 572 …

In January 2016, CDR Waurio reported to the Checkmates of VFA-211 and served as the squadron Training Officer deploying aboard the Harry S Truman (CVN 75) in support of …

In July 2024, he started serving as the Command Master Chief of VFA-102 Diamondbacks. CMDCM Charles graduated from the Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 240 (Orange) in April …