Vfa 25 fist of the fleet 2sided photo tshirt stylish photo design of fist of the fleet aircraft, squadron name and number and squadron logo on back of shirt, and your choice of a naval aviation logo or navy veteran logo on front left breast. Art ensures safe aircraft operations nellis air force. Navy strike fighter squadron vfa insignia, logo and patch. Vfa 25 fist of the fleet feb 23, 2012 the fist of the fleet was originally commissioned as torpedo squadron 17 vt17 on january 1, 1943 at nas norfolk flying the grumman tbf avenger. The squadron known today as fist of the fleet is currently designated vfa 25. This video features highlights of strike fighter squadron 25 fist of the fleet and cvw7 onboard the u. Vfa 25 was the second navy hornet squadron vfa 1 was first by a few days. I am pleased to welcome you aboard as the newest member of the fist of the fleet. Dvids images strike fighter squadron vfa 25 operations. On september 10, 1943 the squadron embarked in uss bunker hill cv17, enroute from norfolk to pearl harbor via the panama canal and san diego. Fa18c hornet and p51d are among the trademarks owned by boeing. In june 2009, he returned to the fleet as the training officer of the ragin bulls of vfa 37. A beautifully carved 14 inch solid wood plaque of the vfa25 fist of the fleet. In june 2012, cdr dentzer returned to nas lemoore for his department head tour with the fist of the fleet of vfa25.
Navy based at naval air station lemoore, california. Mediterranean sea in this file photo from june, an fa18e super hornet, assigned to the fist of the fleet of strike fighter squadron vfa 25, lands on the flight deck of aircraft carrier uss. On 15 november 1946, vt17 became va6b, flying sb2c helldivers and later ad1 skyraiders while based on the east coast. Welcome to the official website of strike fighter squadron two five. Cdr hurley began his operational flying in april 2006 with the fist of the fleet of vfa 25. Us navy boeing fa18e super hornet ag 411 from vfa25 fist of the fleet speeds along below the ledge of star wars canyonjedi transition at panoramic. This military organization welcomes all current and past members of the united states navy squadrons in the lineage of vfa25 vt17, va6b, va65 and va25 known as fist of the fleet. Vfa25 fist of the fleet plaque squadron nostalgia llc. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. On may 28, 2009, vfa 25 and carrier air wing 14 deployed with uss ronald reagan on a deployment to the 7th and 5th fleet areas of responsibility. Flex fleece 50% polyester 50% cotton fleece construction metal zipper hooded with white finished polyester drawcord kangaroo pocket unisex size. Shes out of oak harbor so she gets a lot of whidbey island business. Navy in 1990 after graduating from high school in monticello, minn. Usn vfa25 fist of the fleet airplane fighter, fighter.
Pages in category strike fighter squadron vfa 25 the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Vfa 2 made its first deployment with the new fa18f super hornet and cvw2 beginning in october 2004. Download 3d fa18c hornet vfa25 fist of the fleet model available in obj, max, 3ds format. Patch, strike fighter squadron 25 vfa25 fist of the. Carrier air wing seventeen landing signal officer, vfa 83, and the naval war college. Enjoying a morning cup of coffee from your vfa 25 fist of the fleet fa18e super hornet mug is the perfect way to start your day. The squadrons marriage with the corsair ii lasted just 15 years before transitioning to the fa18 hornet. Lineage for vfa 25 established as vt17 on 1 january 1943 vt17 redesignated va6b on 15 november 1946 va6b redesignated va65 on 27 july 1948 va65 redesignated va. In january 2007, vfa 25 deployed for a 3month surge deployment to the u.
The lineage of the fist of the fleet has remained unbroken since it was established during world war ii until the present along the following sequence. Full build fa18c hornet vfa 25 fist of the fleet hasegawa 148 scale aircraft modeling. Fa18e hornet vfa 25 cvw9 subduedtactical grey 2014 your price. May 08, 2019 190504nfb2911035ionian sea may 4, 2019 an fa18e super hornet from the fist of the fleet of strike fighter squadron vfa 25 launches from the flight deck of the nimitzclass aircraft carrier uss abraham lincoln cvn 72 to conduct a close air. The squadron flies the boeing fa18e super hornet and is currently assigned to carrier air wing seven. This is one of the historical patches created by vfa 25 recently. Vfa2 bounty hunters strike fighter squadron us navy. As part of the navys new war fighting strategy known as the fleet response plan, cvw2 and the uss abraham lincoln cvn72 were chosen to be the first emergency surge carrier air wing. Dcs fa18c lot 20 usn vfa25 fist of the fleet 2018 pbr. New unused presale listings i send it out after an auction in from 20 30 day. Slager, assigned to the fist of the fleet of strike fighter squadron vfa 25, pilots an fa18e super hornet over the. Media in category strike fighter squadron 25 united states navy the following 86 files are in this category, out of 86 total. Produced under license from boeing management company. This squadron will operate within the virtual carier strike group 1 flying in the same area of operation as the av8b, and f14b, and uh1 huey.
Squadron flight log naval aviation museum foundation. Find people you served with from va 25 fists of the fleet. A beautifully carved 14 inch solid wood plaque of the vfa 25 fist of the fleet. Twobobs aviation graphics has an expanding number of decal sheets available for the academy fa18c in 2nd scale. Strike fighter squadron 25 vfa25 is an aviation unit of the united states navy based at. Patch strike fighter squadron 25 vfa25 fist of the fleet. Slager, assigned to the fist of the fleet of strike fighter squadron vfa 25, pilots an fa18e super hornet over the gulf of oman. Each vfa25 fist of the fleet patch decal is made using the finest ink and vinyl available and all are made for outside applications. Patch, strike fighter squadron 25 vfa25 fist of the fleet. Vfa 25 fist of the fleet air squadron embroidered hat hornet. Verissimos shore duty assignments include instructor duty at vfa 125, a demonstration pilot for u.
Attack squadron 25 atkron 25 va 25 fist of the fleet status. After returning home in june 2011, the squadron immediately. Vfa25 fist of the fleet strike fighter squadron us navy. Strike fighter squadron 25 vfa 25 is an aviation unit of the u. What was to become the fist of the fleet was conceived on september 15, 1941, when the keel of the uss bunker hill cv17 was laid. Fist of the fleet vfa25 and tulsa alert vipers posted on february 26, 2015 february 26, 2015 author davechng 2 comments hungry for some jet noise, i made the trip over to ef in hopes of catching a few super hornets from vfa 25 that i heard were to be stopping by for some fuel. The iconic zip hoodie you see silicon valley big shots wearing the understated yet classic look, giving off a youthful vibe. Find the perfect vfa 25 fist of the fleet stock photo. Memberships in the association consist of individuals who, during their active military service in the united states navy, were members of, or temporarily attached to, squadrons vt17, va6b, va65, va 25 or vfa 25 or members of hisher extended family. Vfa 25 deployed again to the westpac from june to november 2008. Created in the spirit of the traditional cruise jacket, our cruise design is digitally printed with extremely durable ink on a wide array of products. Welcome to the home of the virtual vfa 25 fist of the fleet. Dcs fa18c lot 20 usn vfa 25 fist of the fleet 2018 pbr ready. Classic style 5 panel custom us navy vfa 25 fist of the fleet air squadron embroidered hat hornet.
This military organization welcomes all current and past members of the united states navy squadrons in the lineage of vfa 25 vt17, va6b, va65 and va 25 known as fist of the fleet. Usn vfa 25 fist of the fleet co usn vfa 25 fist of the fleet xo usn vfa 25 fist of the fleet line usn vfa 25 fist of the fleet line alternate i do not give permission for my work to be used in part or in full to complete another users work. Strike fighter squadron vfa 25 operations image 5 of 10. Two us navy squadrons have held the designation va 25. While all models portrayed in website photographs represent actual models, please note that these are prototypes and that final model products may vary slightly. Yesterday we spoke with lt wingnut wickware about his experiences while deployed aboard the uss harry s.
Fleet replacement squadron 5 vfa 97 will be transition to the 2nd f35c fleet squadron, will receive first f35c from march 2020. Patch strike fighter squadron 25 vfa 25 fist of the fleet article number. Vfa25 fist of the fleet navy squadron emb cap hat for. Navy petty officer 3rd class colleen shine, strike fighter squadron 25 vfa25, naval air.
In june 2005, cdr hurley reported to the vfa 125 rough raiders for initial fleet training as an fa18c pilot. On 1 october 2010, vfa 125 was deactivated as an fa18 fleet replacement squadron, and its aircraft and personnel were incorporated into vfa 122. Us navy 1200 navy pentagon washington dc 203501200. United states navy strike fighter squadron one three seven vfa 7 kestrels uss abraham lincoln cvn72 carrier. Vfa25 fist of the fleet fa18e model squadron nostalgia llc. This includes using aspects of my work that are not included within the core template. I am confident that you will find your new assignment both challenging and rewarding. We will be flying the edbelsimtek fa18c hornet as soon as it is released. Vfa 25 bids farewell to cdr dentzer and looks forward to the. While ashore, vfa25 is located on the operations side of nas lemoore in hangar 2 mod 2.
This squadron was originally established as torpedo squadron 17 vt17 on 1 january 1943, and made two wwii carrier deployments flying the tbftbm avenger. The second va25 has a direct lineage to the current vfa25 fist of the fleet. With the bulls, he completed a combat deployment aboard uss truman cvn75 in support of operations enduring freedom and new dawn. Vfa25 strike fighter squadron 25 fist of the fleet decal. Commissioned as torpedo squadron seventeen vt17 on 1 january 1943 at nas norfolk, virginia. Welcome to the official facebook page of vfa 25 fist of the fleet. Established as vt17 on 1 january 1943 redesignated va6b on 15 november 1946 redesignated va65 on 27 july 1948 redesignated va 25 on 1 july 1959 redesignated vfa 25 on 1 july 1983 insignia approved. I havent had a va 25 squadron cap in decades,so i found tina smith, a fellow carrier kitty hawksailor and artist who was recommended as one who makes patches from scratch and will give you the hat you want.
Collect all your squadrons with truly artistic craftsmanship of the navys finest symbols. Product description this vfa25 fist of the fleet patch decal sticker is made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. This va65 ad1 is circa 1958, assigned to cvw2 ne and operated from uss midway. Collect all your squadrons with truly artistic craftsmanship of. Strike fighter squadron two five vfa 25 fist of the fleet strike fighter squadron 25, the fist of the fleet, is a veteran command of naval aviation. Vfa25 fist of the fleet poster by rambotees redbubble. On the opposite side of the mug, the fa18f super hornet is depicted airborne carrying a center line drop tank and jadm bombs.
Vfa25 was the second navy hornet squadron vfa1 was first by a few days. As of 2006 the squadron had flown the hornet longer than any other assigned aircraft they flew the spad for 21 years. Pilots received the 2foot fa18c hornet model donated by squadron toys. Aircraft of us navy carrier air wing 14 in flight over uss carl vinson cvn70 on 1 may 1994 6502328. A beautifully carved 17 inch solid wood fa18e model of the vfa 25 fist of the fleet.
A beautifully carved 17 inch solid wood fa18e model of the vfa25 fist of the fleet. Department of the navy commanding officer vfa25 240 reeves blvd hgr 2, mod 2 nas lemoore, ca 93246. Vfa 125 received its first aircraft in april 1981, and by march 1985, had amassed over 30,000 mishapfree flight hours in the hornet. The squadron was redesignated as strike fighter squadron 25 vfa 25 on 1 july 1983. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, studios, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome.
Nas lemoore is situated in the middle of californias san joaquin valley, a vast agricultural area in the center of the state. Vfa25 won the top hook trophy for all three line periods of westpac 2011. Vfa 25 recently requested to return the insignia back to its prejuly 1983 emblem, with the inclusion of the fourth battle star from. Usn vfa 25 fist of the fleet navy aircraft military aircraft military weapons air. On the left side, the mug has the squadron emblem with a side view of the super hornet with the squadron markings. Ike is conducting operations in the atlantic ocean as part of the uss dwight d.
Later modifications included the addition of a scroll, then the addition of three stars and a. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Fist of the fleet subduedtactical grey paint scheme. While ashore, vfa 25 is located on the operations side of nas lemoore in hangar 2 mod 2.
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