Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), also known as the "Pukin Dogs," is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.

The World Famous Pukin’ Dogs report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing SEVEN and administratively to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, Atlantic. We fly the single seat variant of …

The Pukin’ Dogs found 1990 to be a highly successful year as they won the Strike Fighter Air Readiness Program (SFARP) trophy for the second consecutive year while achieving the …

The Pukin’ Dogs seized the opportunity to work alongside the Grim Reapers of VFA-101 at Eglin AFB, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They successfully supported the F-35 pilots while conducting …

In the succeeding years, the Pukin' Dogs moved on to the F-4J and recorded seven combat deployments to Vietnam. The squadron, stationed at NAS Mirimar, CA, flew massive air …

Jan 26, 2024 · If you've ever been to the NAS Oceana air show, you've seen the sign for the World Famous Pukin' Dogs. But did you ever wonder how they got their name?

Apr 21, 2023 · NORFOLK – The “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 returned to its home base at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia, April 21, 2023, following an eight-month...

Fighter Squadron 143 or VF-143, also known as the World Famous Pukin' Dogs,[1] is an aviation unit of the United States Navy originally established as a Naval Reserve squadron VF-821 on …

USN Strike Fighter Squadron, VF-143, "Pukin Dogs" is a United States Navy fighter squadron established in 1950 and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. In TF-77, they fly the F …

In late August, USS Saratoga (CV-60) arrived to relieve the Ike and the Dogs headed back home. The Pukin’ Dogs found 1990 to be a highly successful year as they won the FFARP trophy for …