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Welcome
Tomcatters. This site is dedicated to all of our current and former Tomcat
pilots as well as the squadron personnel who support our mighty military
squadrons. This Association was created by former members of VF-31 to
welcome and share information with all Tomcatters, not just VF-31. For
specific official information about VF-31, please visit the web site at
http://www.vf31.navy.mil
We appreciate your
comments. Tell us what
will make the site more informative and enjoyable for you.
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 In
tribute to our association founders, here is a brief mention of their
squadron: The
Fighting Tomcatters of VF-31 are the U.S. Navy’s second
oldest operating fighter squadron. The squadron beginnings
go back to commissioning of the VF-1B Shooting Stars
in July 1935. Through several re-designations, VF-31 was
officially established on August 7, 1948. After some
controversy between several squadrons, VF-31 won rights to
the Felix mascot and call-sign. The Tomcatters’ combat
experience includes battles in World War II, Korea, and
Vietnam, as well as regional conflicts all over the world.
Today, the mission statement is, “To establish and maintain
air supremacy, put bombs on target, and reconnoiter the enemy
day or night. To develop, motivate, retain,
and meet the needs of highly trained officers and enlisted
personnel.” As a former commanding officer of
Fighter Squadron 31, I feel the utmost pride in every Tomcatter, past and present, for all that they have
accomplished, and look forward to leading the Felix team into
the next millennium.
Captain Rick Doran - a former Commanding Officer |
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