VFA-151

The Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One Vigilantes (VFA-151) are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore. They are a part of Carrier Air Wing 9 and are attached to the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). Their tail code is NG and their radio callsign is "Switch".

Squadron insignia and nickname

The squadron’s first insignia was approved by CNO on 9 August 1949, and consisted of a blue helmeted knight and a white shield. The squadron also adopted the nickname "Flashers" in 1949. The current insignia was approved on 26 May 1955. The squadron changed its nickname to "Vigilantes" in 1959, symbolizing the unit's "around-the-clock" vigil of readiness.

History

Four distinct U.S. Navy squadrons have been designated VF-151. The first was established, and then disestablished, in 1945. The second was established at VF-153 in 1945 and eventually became VFA-192. The third was originally established as VF-65 in 1951. This squadron was eventually disestablished as VA-23 in 1970. The fourth squadron to be designated VF-151 was established as VF-23 in 1948, eventually became VFA-151, and is the main subject of this article.