VFA 83 Strike Fighters Sq 83 (U.S. Navy) White Coffee Mug

The VFA 83 Strike Fighters Squadron 83, often abbreviated as VFA-83, is a United States Navy aviation squadron known for its operations of the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft. Based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this naval aviation airwing falls under Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). The squadron's mission includes conducting close air support, fleet defense, and precision strike operations. The 'Wildcards', as the VFA-83 members are commonly known, have seen active service in various conflicts, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. They continue to serve as a critical component of the U.S. Navy's carrier-based air power.