Description:
VFA-83
Lineage:
Reserve squadron VF-916 called to active duty on 1 February 1951
Redesignated VF-83 on 4 February 1953
Redesignated VA-83 on 1 July 1955
Redesignated VFA-83 on 1 March 1988
Insignia approved: 12 April 1957*
*The squadron continued to use its old insignia approved for VA-83.