Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83), also known as the "Rampagers", are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana. They are a part of Carrier Air Wing 7, their tailcode is AG and their radio callsign is Ram.

Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The Rampagers report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing THREE and...

In August 1954, VF-83 transitioned to the Vought F7U-3M Cutlass equipped with the Sparrow I air-to-air missile, and on 1 July 1955 was re-designated as attack squadron VA-83. VA-83 made another deployment to the Mediterreanean Sea aboard the USS Intrepid in 1956, this being the first overseas deployment of a naval missile squadron.

VFA-83 flew missions over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo, helping to enforce the NATO and UN mandate in that war-torn region. Several weeks later, the RAMPAGERS found themselves flying OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH patrols in response to Iraqi aggression.

VFA-83 flew missions over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo, helping to enforce the NATO and UN mandate in that war-torn region. Several weeks later, the RAMPAGERS found themselves flying OPERATION...

Congratulations on your orders to STRIKE FIGHTER SQUADRON EIGHT THREE (VFA 83)! We want to take this opportunity to welcome you to "The World's Greatest Strike Fighter Squadron". We eagerly...

VFA-83 was awarded both the 1996 COMNAVAIRLANT Battle Efficiency "E" pennant and CNO Michael J. Estocin Award, declaring the Rampagers as the best F/A-18 squadron in the United States Navy. In...

"Ram On" VFA-83. In 1982 they deployed to support peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. Between 1984 and 1994 VA-83 and CVW-17 were assigned for six deployments to USS Saratoga. Squadron aircraft fired AGM-88 HARMs against a Libyan missile radar site, marking the first use of that missile in combat.

History . Ca. 1946: VF-916 Established at NAS Jacksonville FL: 1. February 1951: Called to active duty : 4. May 1953: VF-916 was redesignated VF-83: 1. July 1955

VFA 83 Rampagers, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 4,620 likes · 108 talking about this · 123 were here. THIS IS THE OFFICIAL ORGANIZATION PAGE FOR THE VFA-83...