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Officially Licensed US Navy VFA-143 Pukin Dogs Patch — Strike Fighter Squadron 143 Pukin’ Dogs Embroidered Patch

The Pukin’ Dogs — VFA-143, one of the Navy’s most colorfully named fighter squadrons, with a legacy of aerial combat excellence that spans decades.

Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), the “Pukin’ Dogs,” is a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron operating the F/A-18E Super Hornet as part of Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7). The “Pukin’ Dogs” nickname is one of the most memorable in naval aviation — unmistakable, irreverent, and worn with fierce pride by every aviator who has served in the squadron. The name derives from the squadron’s original insignia featuring a winged griffin, which some said looked like a dog in distress.

VFA-143 was originally established as a fighter squadron and has transitioned through multiple aircraft types throughout its history, including the F-14 Tomcat before converting to the F/A-18E Super Hornet. The Super Hornet gives VFA-143 multi-role capability to execute air superiority, strike, close air support, and suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) missions. The Pukin’ Dogs deploy regularly aboard aircraft carriers as part of the carrier strike group, projecting American power to every corner of the globe.

The squadron has participated in numerous combat operations and deployments, building a distinguished record that belies the humor of their nickname. Behind the Pukin’ Dogs’ irreverent name is one of the Navy’s most capable and combat-tested strike fighter squadrons.

Perfect For: VFA-143 Pukin’ Dogs members and veterans, F/A-18E Super Hornet community, CVW-7 personnel, Navy fighter aviation enthusiasts, and Navy squadron heritage patch collectors.

VFA-143 Pukin’ Dogs — the name says it all — irreverent, unforgettable, and absolutely lethal.

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