![]() ![]() During 43 days of combat operations, the squadron flew 427 long-range strike missions over Iraq and Kuwait. In the summer of 1990, the squadron deployed to the Red Sea, employing its Hornets aboard USS SARATOGA in OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD / DESERT STORM. Upon return to Cecil Field in November, the RAMPAGERS received twelve new F/A-18C “Hornets” and on Mathe squadron was re-designated Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT THREE. The squadron left Cecil Field in June 1987 for its twenty-second Mediterranean, and final “Corsair,” deployment. Aboard USS FORRESTAL for the last time beginning in March 1982, the squadron supported American peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, during and after OPERATION PEACE FOR GALILEE. Between 19, the squadron made three deployments, including extensive operations with NATO allies in the North Atlantic. Naval presence in response to the Cyprus crisis and completed more than ten months at sea. During this deployment, the RAMPAGERS helped provide U.S. In 1973, the squadron won its third CNO Aviation Safety Award and in March 1974 commenced its fourteenth Mediterranean deployment. Later that same year, the “Skyhawks” were traded in for the new A-7E “Corsairs." In January 1971, VA-83 deployed with Air Wing SEVENTEEN on USS FORRESTAL, compiling a perfect safety record and distinguishing itself by being one of the first squadrons to fly the A-7E on deployment. As part of Air Wing ONE, VA-83 was the last squadron to fly A-4’s aboard USS JOHN F. In 1966, the squadron moved to NAS Cecil Field. In 1955, the squadron was re-designated Light Attack Squadron 83 and in 1957 received its first A-4 “Skyhawks." During the “Skyhawk” years, the RAMPAGERS operated from the decks of USS ESSEX, USS FORRESTAL, USS SARATOGA, USS SHANGRI-LA and USS JOHN F. As a fighter squadron, VF-916 flew the F-4U “Corsair," the F-8F “Bearcat,” the F9F-5 “Panther” and the F-7U “Cutlass” from the decks of USS SAIPAN, USS MIDWAY and USS CORAL SEA. Shortly thereafter, VF-916 moved to NAS Oceana as part of Air Group EIGHT. Retrieved 15 October 2014.Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT THREE, originally Naval Reserve Fighter Squadron NINE ONE SIX, was called into active duty at NAS Squantum, Massachusetts, in April 1950. ↑ "Iraq and Syria Operations Against ISIL Designated as Operation Inherent Resolve".↑ "Troops not eligible for campaign medal in fight against ISIS".Needs a Name for the Operation Against ISIS". ↑ "What's in a Name: Obama's Anonymous War Against ISIS".↑ "The Military Can't Come Up with a Name For Its War Against ISIS.↑ "US Operation Against ISIL in Iraq Remains Nameless".Operation Okra, name for Australian operations.Operation Impact, name for Canadian operations. ![]()
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