VFA 34 (U.S. Navy) Black Coffee Mug

VFA 34 (U.S. Navy) The VFA 34, commonly known as the "Blue Blasters," is a U.S. Naval Aviation Strike-Fighter Squadron. The squadron operates primarily from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). Their primary aircraft is the F/A-18E Super Hornet, a twin-engine multirole fighter that can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions effectively. Established in 1974, VFA 34 has been deployed in numerous conflicts and missions, including the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The squadron's mission is to provide a ready force of highly trained naval aviators and combat systems operators capable of conducting carrier-based air combat, air defense, electronic warfare, and fleet defense suppression operations on a moment's notice. The "Blue Blasters" are part of Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7), the aircraft wing embarked aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Their motto is "Fidelis Ad Mortem," which translates to "Faithful Unto Death." The squadron's insignia features a blue eagle clutching lightning bolts, symbolizing their readiness for swift action and the power they possess in the air.