Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The Golden Warriors report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing EIGHT and administratively to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, Atlantic....

The Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana. The squadron is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet and is nicknamed the Golden Warriors, its call sign is War Party. Currently, the squadron is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (tail code "AJ").

VFA-87 jets flew in large force exercises with the US Air Force, improving warfighting capabilities across service lines. The towering mountain peaks and glaciers of the Last Frontier were a welcome sight after nearly six months of blue water ops.

Schnepper reported to VFA-87 as Executive Officer in January 2023 before completing Gerald R. Ford's Maiden Deployment in support of 6th and 5th Fleet operations. As of August 16, 2024, he has...

May 2, 2021 · VFA-87 deployed aboard USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) from 15 February to 15 November 2014, initially conducting close air support (CAS) missions in support of coalition ground forces in...

Jan 16, 2024 · – The “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 returned to their home base Naval Air Station Oceana on January 15, 2024, following an eight and a half-month deployment with Carrier...

In a display of the Hornet's unmatched versatility, VFA-87 launched HARM (anti-radiation missiles), Laser Maverick air-to-ground missiles, and Joint Stand-Off Weapons.

The Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana. Nicknamed the Golden Warriors, its call sign is War Party (or simply Party), its tail code is AJ, and it flies the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet.

VFA-87 Golden Warriors CO aircraft approaching NAS Oceana. The unit's call sign War Party is painted on the fuel tank. One of the highlights of the Portes Ouvertes here in 1995, was the visit of this US Navy F/A-18C of VFA-87, a rare sight in Europe!

The Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana. The squadron is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet and is nicknamed the Golden Warriors , its call sign is War Party .

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Jan 16, 2024 · -- The "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 returned to their home base Naval Air Station Oceana on January 15, 2024, following an eight and a half-month deployment with...

Mar 30, 2009 · Commander Richard J. Zins was relieved in a change of Command ceremony by Commander Richard G. McGrath, who assumed the leadership of the Golden Warriors, VFA-87. Commander Zins has led the Golden Warriors during the transition from the F/A-18C fighter Jet to the F/A 18A Hornet.

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VFA-87’s Plane Captain of the Year, works on one of the squadron’s F/A-18A+ Hornets. Right, a pilot with the Golden Warriors maneuvers a legacy Hornet above NAS Oceana,Va. Below, flight...

He departed in February 2017 to serve as the training officer for VFA-87 in support of Operation InherenT Resolve. During his second year, he was awarded the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 and VFA-87...

Sep 17, 2020 · Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 conducted an aerial change of command ceremony, Sept. 17, to signify the time honored naval tradition of transferring the responsibilities of command from one...

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Sep 18, 2020 · VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 conducted an aerial change of command ceremony, Sept. 17, to signify the time honored naval tradition of transferring the responsibilities...