The VF-102 “Diamondbacks” are located at NAS Oceana, VA and fly the F-14A Tomcat. They were established in July 1955, and transitioned from the F-4J Phantom to the F-14A Tomcat in July 1981. They lead in operations against Libya in 1986 and participated in Operation Desert Storm. This is the desert version of the squadron patch they wore while on cruise and does not come with velcro attached.
