VFA 83 Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (U.S. Navy) White Coffee Mug

The VFA 83 Strike Fighter Squadron 83, also known as the "Rampagers," is a United States Navy unit that operates from Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This squadron primarily deploys with Carrier Air Wing 2 aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. The VFA 83 was established in 1957 and has a long history of service, participating in numerous conflicts including the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and ongoing operations in Afghanistan. Their primary aircraft is the F/A-18E Super Hornet, a dual-role fighter designed to perform air superiority, close air support, day or night strike missions, and electronic warfare. The VFA 83's mission is to protect and project air power, providing support for the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers and their strike groups in defense of national interests around the world.