VFA-87
| Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 February 1968 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | Carrier Air Wing Eight |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Oceana |
| Nickname(s) | Golden Warriors |
| Motto(s) | "War Party Rocks!!!" |
| Colors | |
| Mascot(s) | Native American Warrior |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Urgent Fury Multinational Force in Lebanon Operation Desert Storm Operation Provide Comfort Operation Southern Watch Operation Deny Flight Operation Deliberate Force Operation Allied Force Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation New Dawn Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Website | https://www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/vfa87/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | CDR John C. Schnepper, USN |
| Executive Officer | CDR Brandon S. Rodgers, USN |
| Command Master Chief | CMDCM (SW/FMF) Jason T. Snyder |
| Notable commanders | |
| Insignia | |
| Call Sign | War Party |
| Tail Code | AJ |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-7B/E Corsair (1968 - 1986) |
| Fighter | F/A-18A/C/A+ Hornet (1986-2015) F/A-18E Super Hornet (2015-present) |
The Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana. The squadron is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet and is nicknamed the Golden Warriors, its call sign is War Party. Currently, the squadron is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (tail code "AJ").