VFA-143 'RETENTION METER' (OCP)

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): The 'Pukin Dogs' of VFA-143 began existance as VF-871, a Reserve squadron activated for the Korean War in July 1950. They flew F-4J Phantoms until 1974 when they transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat, then transitioned to the F/A-18F in 2005. They made their first Tomcat cruise aboard the USS America (CV-66) in April 1976. This is their new 'RETENTION METER' patch that says "GOING, GOING, GONE", which must be referencing something with their latest (or upcoming) cruise....this patch does have velcro attached.