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) .

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 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.

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...

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,...

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 Carrier...

Skuttlebutt has it that it was STRONGLY suggested to the Squadron to take on the Skull & Bones in 1995 when VF-84 was dis-established . And so, a 43 year tradition of Slugger excellence …

Jan 18, 2023 · Papadopoulos, from Austin, Texas, and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, assumed command of VFA-103 as its 69th commanding officer in September 2021. He led the Jolly Rogers into...

Gilliom assumed the duties as Commanding Officer of VFA-103 in June 2024. His decorations include the Strike Flight Air Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three...

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...