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US Navy - Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (STRKFITRON 195)
VFA-195 'Dambusters'
 
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 06/19
STATUS:   established as VT-19 on August 15, 1943
VT-19 redesignated VA-20A on November 15, 1946
VA-20A redesignated VA-195 on August 24, 1948
VA-195 redesignated VFA-195 on April 1, 1985

Homebase:
forward deployed to NAF Atsugi, Japan
Carrier Air Wing:
CVW-5
Aircraft Carrier:
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
ACTIVE UNIT
 AIRCRAFT:   McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet (1985-91)
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet (1991-2010)
Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet (2011- )
 DEPLOYMENTS:   July 1986 - today
permanently assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5)
and forward deployed to
NAF Atsugi, Japan / MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
 
July 1986 - August 1991
CVW-5 embarked on USS Midway (CV 41)
August 1991 - July 1998 CVW-5 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62)
July 1998 - August 2008 CVW-5 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
August 2008 - August 2015 CVW-5 embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73)
August 2015 - today CVW-5 embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
 
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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - July 2018

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) - March 2018

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan - November 2017

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) at NAF Atsugi, Japan - August 2017

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - July 2017

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) during landing practice qualifications at Iwo To, Japan - May 2017

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - November 2016

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - November 2016

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) - October 2016

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - September 2016

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) with two Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) F-4EJ Kai Phantom II's over Kanagawa, Japan - April 2016

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) at NAF Atsugi, Japan - February 2016

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - November 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) during maintenance aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) during maintenance aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - May 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - May 2015

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - September 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - September 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - May 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) during field carrier landing practice at Iwo To, Japan - May 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) during field carrier landing practice at Iwo To, Japan - May 2014

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - September 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - July 2013

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2012

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2012

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - November 2012

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - September 2012

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - June 2012

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - May 2012

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F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) at Misawa Air Base, Japan - May 2012



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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2010

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - May 2010

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - May 2010

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - September 2009

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2009

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - October 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - September 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS George Washington (CVN 73) - August 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) leaving USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for the last time - August 6, 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) leaving USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for the last time - August 6, 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) leaving USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for the last time - August 6, 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2008

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2008

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F/A-18C Hornets of VFA-192 and VFA-195 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - September 2007

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F/A-18C Hornets of VFA-192 and VFA-195 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2007

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F/A-18C Hornets of VFA-192 and VFA-195 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2007

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2007

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2007

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2007

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - December 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - September 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - September 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet, 412 (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - June 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - June 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2006

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - December 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - December 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) over Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea - September 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) over Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea - September 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - August 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - March 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - March 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) with an AGM-65 Maverick missile loaded - March 2005

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) at NAF Atsugi, Japan - September 2004

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - March 2003

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - January 2003

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 2003

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2002

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - October 2002

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - October 2002

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - October 2002

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - April 2002

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - November 2001

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - September 2001

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - 1999

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - April 1998

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - March 1998

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - March 1998

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) was loaded with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile - February 1998

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - May 1995

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F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - 1992

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F/A-18A Hornet (VFA-195 / CVW-5) embarked on USS Midway (CV 41) - August 1991
 
 
VFA-195 History:

Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE FIVE was originally commissioned as the “Tigers” of Torpedo Squadron NINETEEN (VT-19) at Los Alamitos, California, in August 1943. The squadron was subsequently redesignated as Attack Squadron TWENTY (VA-20A) in November 1946, Attack Squadron ONE NINE FIVE (VA-195) in August 1948, and Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE FIVE (VFA-195) on 1 April 1985.


VT-19 originally flew the Eastern TBM Avenger from USS LEXINGTON as part of Carrier Group 19, Admiral Bull Halsey’s naval force during World War II. During this period, the squadron participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and in support of the landings on Guam, Palau, Morotai, and Leyte.  VT-19 also flew strikes against the Philippines, Bonin Island, Okinawa, Mindanao, and Formosa through the end of the war in 1954.  VT-19 was redesignated VA-20A following World War II, on 15 Nov 1946.

In May 1947, VA-20A transitioned to the Douglas AD-1 Skyraider, before being subsequently redesignated VA-195 on 24 Aug 1948.  The squadron deployed aboard USS PRINCETON and was heavily engaged during the Korean War, conducting actions that included close air support missions for U.S. Marines trapped near the Chosin Reservoir from 1950-1951. During this period they earned their new nickname, “Dambusters”, when their Douglas AD-4 Skyraiders delivered precise low-level aerial torpedoes against the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwachon Resevoir dam in North Korea on 1 May 1951.  Widely considered as one of the most extraordinary strikes of the war, destruction of the dam flooded the valley below, protecting allied flanks while denying the North Koreans control of the reservoir’s waters for the remainder of the war.

VA-195 subsequently transitioned to the jet powered Douglas A-4 Skyhawk in July 1959, and moved to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, in 1962.  The Vietnam War again engaged the Dambusters in repeated western Pacific deployments, beginning with special operations in 1964 and continuing through a strike against a thermal power plant in 1967. In the spring of 1970, VA-195 transitioned to the Vought A-7E Corsair II as part of Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN aboard USS KITTY HAWK, and continued their participation in the Vietnam War right up to the communist invasion of South Vietnam in 1972.

The Dambusters were redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE FIVE on 1 April 1985 and commenced transition to the F/A-18 Hornet.  Upon completion, VFA-195 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing FIVE, and in July 1986 officially joined the forward deployed naval forces in Yokosuka, Japan. During the 1980s and 1990s, the squadron embarked aboard USS MIDWAY, taking part in deployments to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf, where they escorted reflagged Kuwaiti tankers during the Tanker Wars, before supporting Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM.  In March 1996, now embarked on the USS INDEPENDENCE, CVW 5 and the Dambusters deployed to calm tensions in the Taiwan Strait after that nation’s first direct presidential elections.

In 2001, the Dambusters, onboard USS KITTY HAWK, flew in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and, subsequently, Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in 2003. In 2008, the squadron “cross-decked” to the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier stationed in Japan, the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON. In 2011, the squadron returned to the United States for the first time in 25 years to transition to their current aircraft, the F/A-18E Super Hornet.  In August 2015, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON completed a hull swap with USS RONALD REAGAN.

Today the squadron continues to deploy aboard the USS RONALD REAGAN, providing formidable forward presence in the western Pacific area of responsibility.

VFA-195 website

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another history:

The squadron, originally known as the Tigers, had its first insignia approved by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on 4 March 1944, consisting of a lion cub riding a torpedo. Bob Burns gave the squadron a lion cub. On the patch the cub is holding the musical "bazooka" that Burns used in his act, while riding a torpedo. The lion went to the Los Angeles Zoo. A new design replaced the cub with a tiger and parrot on the torpedo, and was approved on 18 April 1949.


Sometime in the 1950s, the squadron adopted a shield insignia that featured an eagle's head and a torpedo. On 1 May 1951, squadron aircraft disabled the heavily defended Hwacheon Dam in North Korea, earning them the nickname Dambusters, echoing the original Dam Busters of No. 617 Squadron RAF. Destruction of the dam had been previously attempted by other units many times.

In August 1985, the squadron adopted the stylized eagle on green background insignia in use today.


History:

Torpedo Squadron 19 (VT-19) was established at NAAS Los Alamitos, California on 15 August 1943, flying the TBM-1 Avenger.

As unit of Carrier Air Group 19 during World War II, it was a part of Admiral Bull Halsey's Naval Task Force. On 18 July 1944, the squadron flew its first combat mission when it conducted pre-invasion strikes against Guam.
The squadron participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf striking the Japanese Northern Force composed primarily of aircraft carriers, resulting in 25 Navy Cross awards. The squadron supported the landings at Palau, Morotai and Leyte. Squadron pilots also flew strikes against the Carolines, Philippines, Bonin Islands, Okinawa, Mindanao, Luzon, and Formosa while embarked on USS Lexington.

In October 1944, squadron aircraft participated in strikes against the Central Japanese Task Force in the Sibuyan Sea, which included the super battleship Musashi. Three of the squadron's personnel were awarded the Silver Star for their actions during this strike. On 5 November 1944, squadron aircraft participated in the sinking of Nachi, a Japanese heavy cruiser, which was making a sortie out of Manila Bay.

The squadron changed homeports several times during the Second World War, first to NAS San Diego, then to NAS Alameda, NAAS Santa Rosa, California, and NAS Barbers Point before finally ending up back at NAS Alameda in August 1946. VT-19 also upgraded their Avengers throughout the war, to the TBM-3 in February 1945, the TBM-3E in April 1945, and finally the TBM-3Q.

On 15 November 1946, the squadron was redesignated Attack Squadron 20A (VA-20A). In May 1947, the squadron transitioned to the AD-1 Skyraider. In August 1948, VA-20A upgraded to the AD-2 and was redesignated Attack Squadron 195 (VA-195). In January 1949, the squadron upgraded again to the AD-3.

1950s

VA-195 upgraded to the AD-4 in July 1950, and served in the Korean War while embarked on USS Princeton. On 5 December 1950, the squadron flew its first combat mission since the end of World War II, flying close air support missions for U.S. Marines near Chosin Reservoir in North Korea.

On May 1, 1951, the squadron’s Skyraiders, making precise low level runs, delivered aerial torpedoes on the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea. Destruction of the dam had been attempted by Air Force and Navy bombers, but was finally accomplished by VA-195, earning them the nickname the Dambusters.

The squadron upgraded to the AD-4L, and on 23 June 1952, the squadron conducted coordinated air strikes against the Suiho hydroelectric plant on the Yalu River and the Kyosen Number Three hydroelectric plant. Squadron aircraft participated in attacks against other hydroelectric plants the following day.

On 11 July 1952, squadron aircraft participated in one of the major joint U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps air strikes of the war, hitting industrial targets in North Korea’s capital city of Pyongyang.

In November 1952, the squadron relocated to NAS Moffett Field, and upgraded to the AD-4B and AD-4NA in early 1953. VA-195 received AD-6s in May 1954, and finally moved to the jet age with A4D-2 Skyhawks (later designated A-4B) in July 1959.

1960s

In December 1961, the squadron moved to NAS Lemoore, California. As the Vietnam War flared in the fall of 1964, the squadron made their fourth consecutive deployments on USS Bon Homme Richard. During the next five years, while operating various models of the A-4 from the decks of Bon Homme Richard and USS Ticonderoga, the squadron logged more combat flight hours and sorties than any other squadron in Carrier Air Wing 19 (CVW-19).

On 20 April 1967, the squadron's executive officer was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in planning and executing a successful strike against a Haiphong thermal power plant, accomplishing the mission without the loss of a single aircraft.

In March 1968, VA-195, along with other squadrons in CVW-19, conducted flight operations from USS Ticonderoga in the Sea of Japan following the capture of USS Pueblo by North Korea. In September 1968, the squadron upgraded to the A-4E.

1970s

In early 1970 VA-195 transitioned to the A-7E Corsair II. As a unit of Carrier Air Wing 11 on USS Kitty Hawk, the squadron deployed in late 1970, marking its fourth consecutive decade of involvement in foreign conflicts. In May 1972, the squadron participated in Operation Pocket Money, the mining of North Vietnamese harbours and Operation Linebacker, concentrated air strikes against targets in North Vietnam above the 20th parallel. On July 19, 1972 the squadron delivered the first data link version of the television guided Walleye Glide Bomb into a cave storage area causing its complete destruction. Later the same day, they destroyed the Ninh Bình railroad bridge, also with a single weapon.

In November 1973, VA-195 deployed with CVW-11 embarked on USS Kitty Hawk as part of the first CV concept air wing deployment on the West Coast. This concept consolidated all aspects of carrier aviation warfare into one air wing deployed on an aircraft carrier. The most important difference was the integration of the anti-submarine squadrons (VS) into the former Attack Carrier Air Wing, as the old Essex-class anti-submarine carriers (CVS) and their Anti-Submarine Carrier Air Groups (CVSG) were retired. Between 1970 and 1981 VA-195 made seven deployments with CVW-11 aboard USS Kitty Hawk. The 1979 deployment led CVW-11 in unfamiliar waters, as it was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, followed by the 1981 cruise to the same area and the Indian Ocean.

1980s

In 1981, the squadron made back-to-back deployments aboard USS America. In 1983/84 VA-195 made its last deployment with the A-7 Corsair II, this time being reassigned to the Pacific Fleet CVW-9 aboard USS Ranger. From July to August 1983, USS Ranger was ordered to operate off the coast of Nicaragua in response to an unstable situation in Central America. Then, from October 1983 to January 1984, during a 122-day line period in the Indian Ocean, USS Ranger was extended on station in the Arabian Sea due to the Iranian threat to block oil exports from the Persian Gulf.

VA-195 was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) on 1 April 1985 and commenced transition to the F/A-18A Hornet. The first of 12 new Lot 8 F/A-18As were delivered to the squadron in October, 1985. In 1986 VFA-195 was assigned to the newly established CVW-10. This wing was to deploy on USS Independence, and it was given the old CVW-19 tail code "NM". However, CVW-10 was never deployed. VFA-195 was the only squadron of this wing that was not disestablished in 1987. Instead, VFA-195 was reassigned to CVW-5 aboard USS Midway, when CVW-5's fighter squadrons transitioned from the F-4S Phantom II and the A-7E Corsair to the F/A-18 Hornet. VFA-195 joined the Forward Deployed Naval Forces in U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan with the first aircraft arriving at NAF Atsugi on November 14, 1986.

In 1987, the squadron completed two short Westpac cruises aboard USS Midway, from January to March 20 and April 23 to July 13, with port calls in Subic Bay, Philippines, Hong Kong, and Sydney, Australia. From November 1987 to February 1988, the squadron participated in Operation Earnest Will, the escorting of reflagged Kuwaiti tankers through the Persian Gulf. In late 1988 and again in 1989, the squadron embarked aboard USS Midway and made deployments to the Indian Ocean, along with several shorter deployments in the Western Pacific.

1990s

VFA-195 was deployed aboard USS Midway when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990. During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm the squadron flew 564 combat missions, delivering 356 tons of ordnance, and became the first Hornet squadron to deliver a Walleye II glide bomb in combat.

In August 1991 CVW-5 switched from USS Midway (which was being retired) to the new forward deployed carrier, USS Independence near Hawaii. In March 1996, CVW-5 and VFA-195 deployed to calm tensions in the Taiwan Strait over Taiwan's first direct presidential elections. Between 1991 and 1998 VA-195 made ten deployments aboard Independence to the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean.

2000s

From 1998 to 2008 VFA-195 was assigned with CVW-5 to USS Kitty Hawk. VFA-195 flew in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001, striking targets deep in Afghanistan. Called on for duty in the Persian Gulf in 2003, the squadron flew 278 combat sorties in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, delivered 179,000 pounds of precision guided munitions against military targets over the course of a single month.

When USS Kitty Hawk was retired, CVW-5 and VFA-195 moved to USS George Washington in August 2008.

2010s

During late 2010 the squadron transitioned to the F/A-18E Super Hornet. In late 2015, CVW-5 was scheduled to be transferred to USS Ronald Reagan which replaced USS George Washington as the U.S. Navy's forward deployed aircraft carrier at Yokosuka, Japan.

source: wikipedia

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more information:

Established as Torpedo Squadron NINETEEN (VT-19) on 15 August 1943
Redesignated Attack Squadron TWENTY A (VA-20A) on 15 November 1946
Redesignated Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (VA-195) on 24 August 1948
Redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (VFA-195) on 1 April 1985
The first squadron to be assigned the VA-195 and VFA-195 designation


Chronology of Significant Events:

18 Jul 1944:
The squadron flew its first combat mission when it conducted pre-invasion strikes against Guam.

Jul-Oct 1944:
The squadron flew combat strikes against Guam, Palau, the Bonin and Volcano Islands, Mindanao, Visayans, Luzon, Okinawa and Formosa.

24 Oct 1944:
Squadron aircraft participated in strikes against the Central Japanese Task Force in the Sibuyan Sea, which included the super battleship Musashi. Three of the squadron’s personnel, Lieutenants Joseph C. Black and Max E. Gregg and Lieutenant (jg) Edward H. Schulke, were awarded the Silver Star for their actions during this strike.

25 Oct 1944:
Squadron aircraft participated in the Battle Off Cape Engano, strikes against the Japanese Northern Force composed primarily of carriers. The following squadron personnel were awarded the Navy Cross for their actions during this battle: Lieutenant Commander Frank C. Perry; Lieutenants Leonard R. Prater, Joseph C. Black, Max E. Gregg, Frederick Doll, Jr., James C. West, Leonard P. Mathias, Donald W. McMillan, Richard D. Greer, Jr., and Gordon B. Whelpley; Lieutenant (jg)s Frank A. Fox, Morris R. Goebel, James H.Langrall, Ray J. Stacy, Robert F. Durian, William R. Garrett, John S. McDonald, Edward H. Schulke, Edward C. Myers, Jr., Irvin Kramer, Jr. and James E. Sipprell; and Ensigns Mercer L. Jackson, Jr., Wallace F. Leeker, Frederick Schuler and Warner W. Tyler.

5 Nov 1944:
Squadron aircraft participated in an attack on the Nachi, a Japanese heavy cruiser, which was making a sortie out of Manila Bay. The cruiser was sunk and Lieutenant (jg)s Robert F. Durian, James E. Sipprell and Ray J. Stacy were awarded a Gold Star in lieu of their second Navy Cross for their actions in this engagement. Lieutenant Joseph C. Hebert was awarded a Navy Cross for actions in this strike.

5 Dec 1950:
The squadron flew its first combat mission since the end of World War II, flying close air support missions for U.S. Marines near Chosen Reservoir in North Korea.

1 May 1951:
The squadron’s AD-4 Skyraiders made a torpedo strike against the flood gates of the Hwachon Reservoir Dam. The purpose of the mission was to destroy the flood gates and raise the level ofthe river to form a natural barrier against the enemy’s advance. It was from this mission that the squadron derived its nickname, Dambusters.

23 Jun 1952:
The squadron, along with units from two other carrier air groups and the Fifth Air Force, conducted coordinated air strikes against the Suiho hydroelectric plant on the Yalu River and the Kyosen Number Three hydroelectric plant. Squadron aircraft participated in attacks against other hydroelectric plants the following day.

11 Jul 1952:
Squadron aircraft participated in one of the major joint Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps air strikes of the war, hitting industrial targets in North Korea’s capital city of Pyongyang.

Aug-Oct 1964:
The squadron participated in special operations, flying escort and reconnaissance sorties in support of U.S. operations in Vietnam and Laos.

20 Apr 1967:
Commander S. R. Chessman, the squadron’s executive officer, was awarded the SilverStar for his actions in planning and executing a successful strike against a Haiphong thermal power plant, accomplishing the mission without the loss of a single aircraft.

Mar 1968:
VA-195, along with other squadrons in CVW-19, conducted flight operations from Ticonderoga (CVA 14) in the Sea of Japan. These operations, part of Operation Formation Star, were conducted as part of a continuing show of American forces in the area following the capture of USS Pueblo (AGER 2) by North Korea on 23 January 1968.

6 Mar 1972:
During night operations off Kitty Hawk (CVA 63) in Philippine waters, the squadron’s commanding officer, Commander D. L. Hall, was lost when his aircraft crashed into the water astern of the carrier.

Apr 1972:
Following the invasion by North Vietnam into South Vietnam the squadron participated in tactical air sorties against military and logistic targets inNorth Vietnam.

9 May 1972:
Squadron aircraft participated in the mining of North Vietnamese harbors.

10 May 1972:
VA-195 participated in the beginning of Linebacker I operations, concentrated airstrikes against targets in North Vietnam above the 20th parallel.

23 Nov 1973:
VA-195 deployed with CVW-11 embarked on Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as part of the first CV concept air wing deployment on the west coast. This concept consolidated all aspects of carrier aviation warfare into one air wing deployed on a single deck.

Jul-Aug 1983:
Ranger(CV 61), with VA-195 embarked, was ordered to operate off the coast of Nicaragua in response to an unstable situation in Central America and the possible invasion of Honduras by Nicaragua.

Oct 1983-Jan 1984:
Ranger, with VA-195 embarked, was extended on station in the Arabian Sea due to the Iranian threat to block oil exports from the Persian Gulf.

Nov 1986:
The squadron flew its F/A-18 Hornets from NAS Lemoore to NAF Atsugi, Japan, for operations with CVW-5 and Midway (CV 41), homeported at NS Yokosuka, Japan.

Nov 1987-Feb 1988:
The squadron participated in Earnest Will Operations, the escorting of reflagged Kuwaiti tankers through the Persian Gulf.

Sep 1988:
During the Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea, the squadron was embarked on Midway and operating in the Sea of Japan to demonstrate U.S. support for a peaceful Olympics.

Dec 1989:
Midway, with VFA-195 embarked, maintained station off the coast of the Philippines during an attempted coup in that country.

Nov 1990-Jan 1991:
The squadron flew missions in support of Operation Desert Shield, the build up ofAmerican and Allied forces to counter a threatened invasion of Saudi Arabia by Iraq and as part of an economic blockade of Iraq to force its withdrawal fromKuwait.


Home Port Assignments (Location - Assignment Date):
NAAS Los Alamitos 15 Aug 1943
NAS Kahului 29 Feb 1944
NAS San Diego14 Dec 1944
NAS Alameda 20 Jan 1945
NAAS Santa Rosa 05 Feb 1945
NAS Kahului 09 Aug 1945
NAS Barbers Point 03 Nov 1945
NAS Alameda 19 Aug 1946
NAS Moffett Field 03 Nov 1952
NAS Lemoore 13 Dec 1961
NS Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi & Misawa) 01 Jul 1986

source: US Naval History & Heritage Command
 
 
 
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