Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) (3rd) 50th Anniversary

Attack Squadron THIRTY FOUR (VA-34)
Established as Attack Squadron THIRTY FOUR (VA-34) (3rd) on 1 Jan 1970. Redesignated as Strike Fighter Squadron THIRTY FOUR (VFA-34) on 1 Sep 1996-.

Insignia approved by CNO on 10 Jun 1949. When VA-34 (the third VA-34) was established, it adopted the insignia and “Blue Blasters” nickname used by the previous VA-34 squadron (the second VA-34). Computer embroidery.

Deployments.
14 Sep 1970-1 Mar 1971, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6A/B Intruder, Carib/Med/NorLant
1 Dec 1971-6 Oct 1972, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6A/B/C & KA-6D Intruder, Med/NorLant
16 Apr 1973-1 Dec 1973, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6A/B/C & KA-6D Intruder, Med/NorLant
28 Jun 1975-27 Jan 1976, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med
2 Sep 1976-9 Nov 1976, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, NorLant
15 Jan 1977-1 Aug 1977, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med
29 Jun 1978-8 Feb 1979, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med
4 Aug 1980-28 Mar 1981, CVA-67 USS John F. Kennedy, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med
23 Aug 1982-30 Oct 1982, CV-66 USS America, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, NorLant/Med/Carib
8 Dec 1982-2 Jun 1983, CV-66 USS America, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med/IO
24 Apr 1984-14 Nov 1984, CV-66 USS America, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Carib/Med/IO
24 Aug 1985-9 Oct 1985, CV-66 USS America, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, NorLant
10 Mar 1986-10 Sep 1986, CV-66 USS America, CVW-1, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med
29 Feb 1988-29 Aug 1988, CVN-69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, CVW-7, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med
8 Mar 1990-12 Sep 1990, CVN-69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, CVW-7, Grumman A-6E & KA-6D Intruder, Med/Red Sea