Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37), also known as the “Ragin’ Bulls”, is a US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at NAS Oceana. They are a part of Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) and are attached to USS George H. W. Bush. Their radio callsign is Ragin’ and their tail code is AJ. The squadron’s initial insignia was approved by CNO on 26 March 1968. The design (centered on a bull) was selected to symbolize the spirit, pride and mission of the unit. The original insignia was designed and drawn in house after suggestions from VA-37’s first Commanding Officer – Cdr Burnett and the design was drawn by the squadrons’ Maintenance Office AZ3 L.A. Smith. Little was changed from submission to CNO approval. The Bulls current insignia was based on the Schlitz Malt Liquor logo. Over the years, the size of the testicles has been changed several times. After the Tailhook scandal, the testicles were removed completely from the logo for a time. The “Bulls” of VFA-37 were formerly a Vought A-7 Corsair II squadron, but now fly the F/A-18 SUPER HORNET as part of CVW-3. They participated in Operation Desert Storm from the USS J. F. Kennedy. This is the blue version of their “old” squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.
