Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 website! Located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. The Checkmates report operationally to Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and...

Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211), nicknamed the "Fighting Checkmates", is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established in 1945. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana and is equipped with the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet.

VF-211 was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211) after successfully completing the transition to the FA-18F Super Hornet in 2005 at NAS Lemoore, CA. Upon their return to NAS Oceana, VFA-211 became the first operational east coast Super Hornet squadron, completing back-to-back combat deployments in support of OIF and OEF.

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VF-211 was re-designated Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 after successfully completing the transition to the FA-18F Super Hornet in 2005 at NAS Lemoore, CA. Upon their return to NAS Oceana,...

During this period, VF-211 deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation DESERT STORM, providing critical air superiority and tactical air reconnaissance imagery to coalition forces.

2024年9月12日 · The #FlyingFriday video showcases the strength and precision of VFA-211, the Fighting Checkmates, highlighting their aerial maneuvers, carrier operations, and squadron life. With high-energy...

VF-211 was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211) after successfully completing the transition to the FA-18F Super Hornet in 2005 at NAS Lemoore, CA. Upon their return to NAS Oceana, VFA-211 became the first operational east coast Super Hornet squadron, completing back-to-back combat deployments in support of OIF and OEF.

2020年7月24日 · Former VFA-211 Cmdr. Ken Hockycko oversaw 14 jet transfers enabling the preparation for a challenging two-seat to single-seat airframe transition for the squadron.

Following his overseas tour, Stuart reported to VFA-211 as the Executive Officer in November 2022 and took command of the world famous “Fighting Checkmates” in February 2024. NIKEL UP! Stuart...