VFA-137 is an F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17.

Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137), also known as the "Kestrels", are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. Their radio callsign is "Falcon".

Maintain and deploy the F/A-18 to win in combat. Strike Fighter Squadron 137, nicknamed the “Kestrels” after the native North American Falcon, was established on 01 July 1985. The Kestrels...

Strike Fighter Squadron 137, nicknamed the “Kestrels” after the native North American Falcon, was established on 01 July 1985. The Kestrels received their first Lot VIII FA-18A Hornet on 25 November 1985 and in October 1986 the squadron was awarded the Silver Anchor for new construction squadrons.

Sep 7, 2023 · Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, announced the return of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 22, VFA-94, VFA-137 and VFA-146 in June after a nearly...

Lineage for VFA-137: Established 1 Jul 1985 Click on the year to view the history/command operations report. 1985 (PDF, 493 KB) 1986 (PDF, 974 KB) 1987 (PDF, 927 KB) 1988 No record of report being submitted. 1989 (PDF, 491 KB) 1990 (PDF, 731 KB) 1991 (PDF, 722 KB) 1992 No record of report being submitted. 1993 No record of report being submitted. 1994 No record of report being submitted. 1995 ...

Strike Fighter Squadron 137, nicknamed the "Kestrels" after the native North American Falcon, was established on 2 July 1985. The Kestrels received their first Lot VIII F/A-18 Hornet on 25...

As with most of the Navy, 2008 was characterized by fevered activity for the Kestrels of VFA-137. Almost two years of constant training and honing of logistical and operational skills...

Strike Fighter Squadron 137, nicknamed the “Kestrels” after the native North American Falcon, was established on 01 July 1985. The Kestrels received their first Lot VIII FA-18A Hornet on 25...

In this role, he executed missile warning and space situational awareness for NORAD, the National Military Command Center, and every combatant command worldwide. He reported to the “Kestrels” of...