Based out of NAS Lemoore, CA the “SHRIKES” fly the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, and were established in March 1952. They participated in Desert Storm in 1991 with CVW-11 and the USS Lincoln (CVN-72), but now call the Carl Vinson (CVN-70) their home along with their sister squadrons VFA-22 and VFA-97. This is their 2010 Safety ‘S’ award patch for their stellar safety record that year! This patch does not come with velcro attached.
