September 1969. Transitioned to A-7E in 1977. 12 cruises to Mediterranean. Participated in action in Lebanon and Persian Gulf. Disestablished June 30, 1991. VA-82 "Marauders" (later became VFA-82. Disestablished September 30, 2005) Activated with A-7A May 1, 1967. Transitioned to A-7E 1970 and to A-7C in 1971, to A-7E Mar 1975. Three combat cruises to Vietnam. Re designated VFA-82 July 15, 1987 and re-equipped with F/A-18C VA-93 "Blue Blazers" Transitioned from A-4F to A-7B 1969. Transitioned to A-7A 1973, to A-7E May 1977. 3 combat cruises to Tonkin Gulf. Transferred to Yokosuka, Japan for deployment aboard USS Midway in 1973. Disestablished August 31, 1986. VA-122 "Flying Eagles" Received first A-7A November 15, 1966 as Pacific Fleet Fleet Readiness Squadron. To A-7B in 1967. Received first fleet A-7E July 1969. Received first TA-7C May 23, 1978. Disestablished May 31, 1991. VA-125 "Rough Raiders" Equipped with A-7A and A-7B 1970. A-7A a training discontinued 1975, A-7B training discontinued 1977. Disestablished October 1977. VA-153 "Blue Tail Flies" Transitioned from A-4F to A-7A in 1969. To A-7B in 1973. 3 cruises to Tonkin Gulf, 2 to Western Pacific, one to Indian Ocean, one to Mediterranean. Disestablished September 30, 1977. VA-155 "Silver Foxes" Transitioned from A-4E to A-7B 1969. 3 cruises to Tonkin Gulf, 2 to Western Pacific, 1 to Indian Ocean, and one to Mediterranean. Disestablished September 30, 1977. VA-174 "The Hellrazors" VF-174 re designated VA-174 July 1, 1966 as Fleet Readiness Squadron for A-7. Received A-7A Oct 1966, A-7E Dec 1969, TA-7C July 1978. Disestablished June 30, 1988. VA-203 "Blue Dolphins" (later became VFA-203. Deactivated June 30, 2004) VA-205 "Green Falcons" VA-215 "Barn Owls" Established March 1, 1968, with A-7B. 3 cruises to Tonkin Gulf, 2 to Mediterranean, 2 to West Pacific. Disestablished September 30, 1977. VA-303 "Golden Hawks" (later became VFA-303. Disestablished December 31, 1994) VA-304 "Firebirds" VA-305 "Hackers", later "Lobos" (Later became VFA-305. Disestablished December 31, 1994) Other Squadrons or Units VAQ-33 "Firebirds" (EA-7L) VAQ-34 "The Flashbacks / EW Agressors" (EA-7L) VX-5 "Vampires" The Naval Strike Warfare Center Notes References Hill & Campbell (2001), Tactical Air Command: An Illustrated History, 1946–1992, Schiffer, External links Air Base 5 - Monte Real entry at the official Portuguese Air Force website USAAS-USAAC-USAAF-USAF Aircraft Serial Numbers--1908 to Present Lists of military units and formations by aircraft A-7 Corsair II