Navy - Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) T Shirt

Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) — “The Pukin’ Dogs”

Strike Fighter Squadron 143 — the “Pukin’ Dogs” — is one of the United States Navy’s most storied and combat-proven strike fighter squadrons, flying the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet from the flight decks of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in support of America’s most demanding combat and deterrence missions. Based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, VFA-143 has a lineage stretching back to 1955 and has deployed repeatedly to the Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf, and the Western Pacific, flying combat missions in support of operations across the Middle East and beyond. The “Pukin’ Dogs” nickname — derived from the squadron’s distinctive griffin patch — is one of the most recognized and beloved call signs in Naval Aviation, worn with pride by the aviators and naval flight officers who have earned the right to fly with one of the Navy’s premier strike fighter squadrons. Flying the Super Hornet, VFA-143 pilots execute the full spectrum of naval aviation missions: air-to-air combat, precision strike, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, and carrier-based power projection — all from the pitching deck of a carrier at sea. The Pukin’ Dogs represent the best of what Naval Aviation has to offer: skill, courage, and an unbreakable commitment to mission accomplishment.

Pukin’ Dogs. Strike Fighter. Wear the Squadron.

Whether you flew with VFA-143, served as part of the Pukin’ Dogs’ ground crew and maintenance team, or have a family member who earned their wings with Strike Fighter Squadron 143, this tee is a proud tribute to one of Naval Aviation’s most legendary squadrons.

Details

• Officially licensed U.S. Navy insignia design
• Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) — “Pukin’ Dogs” F/A-18 Super Hornet graphic
• Available in Black, White, Navy, Military Green & Tan
• Size: XL (Classic fit)
• A great gift for Navy aviators, Naval Aviation enthusiasts, and military supporters

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