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VFA-97
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As of April 17, 2026
58 years old
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(June 1born, 1967 ) is
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| Strike Fighter Squadron 97 | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1 June 1967–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of |  Carrier Air Wing Two |
| Garrison/HQ |  NAS Lemoore |
| Nickname | "Warhawks" |
| Colors | Blue and yellow |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Eagle Claw Operation Earnest Will Operation Southern Watch Operation Restore Hope 1994 North Korean nuclear crisis Operation Desert Fox Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War Operation Freedom's Sentinel/Resolute Support Operation Inherent Resolve/Deliberate Resolve Operation Prosperity Guardian Operation Poseidon Archer |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | CDR. Michael T. Jennings |
| Executive Officer | CDR. Erik S. Dill |
| Command Master Chief | CMC Pierre Peacock |
| MINI Command Master Chief | ADC Juan Vargas |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-7 Corsair II |
| Fighter | F/A-18A/C Hornet F/A-18E Super Hornet F-35C Lightning II |
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