VFA-161, nicknamed the “Chargers””, was a Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established at NAS Cecil Field as Fighter Squadron VF-161 on 1 September 1960, then moved to NAS Miramar, CA on 19 September 1961, then to Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan. On 1 April 1986, the squadron was redesignated VFA-161, but was disestablished on 1 April 1988. This is the commemorative patch created when they transitioned from F-4 Phantoms to F/A-18 Hornets. It says “LAST PHANTOMS” (top) and “ROCK RIVERS” (bottom) and does not come with velcro attached.
