(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): VFA-122 flies the F/A-18E/F out of NAS Lemoore, CA as the West Coast Replacement Air Group (RAG). In order to be qualified for the “FLEET” (operational squadrons), the pilots must “Air-to-Air” qualify by going through the ‘FIGHTER’ curriculum at NAS KEY WEST, FL. This is the class’ SQUADRON DET (right) SHOULDER patch that says “TRAINED IN THE KEYS” (top), “CONES FLIGHT” (middle), and “SHOWTIME 69, BANZAI” (bottom). This patch has the same “wave” as seen on the ‘COORS LIGHT’ beer can and DOES come with velcro attached.
