VS-37 Sawbuck Squadron Patch – Sew On Aviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you'll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the VS-37 Sawbucks Squadron Patch! 4 inch Embroidered US Naval Aviator Owned Business Sew On Plastic Backing increases rigidity, so the patch lasts longer and stays flat. Sea Control Squadron 37 (SEACONRON 37) Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 37 (AIRASRON 37) VS-37 ‘Rooster Tails / Sawbucks’ Sea Control Squadron 37 or VS-37 also known as the "Sawbucks" was an Anti Submarine Warfare squadron that was decommissioned in 1995 along with CVW-15.[1] During its active history, it flew during the Korean and Vietnam Wars[2] as well as operating the last S-2 Trackers inservice with the US Navy in 1975 Pre VS-37 (1946–1953) VS-37 was established as Attack Reverse Squadron VA-76E in 1946 at NAS Oakland, California (Now Oakland International Airport).[4] The squadron then changed to VC-871 (Composite Squadron) before being changed to Anti Submarine Warfare Squadron 871 or "VS-871".[2] While based at NAS Los Alamitos, the squadron was called to active duty to take part in the Korean War.[4] Between October 28, 1952, and February 9, 1953, the squadron made a deployment to the region with the TBM-3S/W Avenger on board USS Bataan.[2] The squadron then switched to the USS Badoeng Strait for the rest of their time in the Korean War until May 26, 1953, when they returned home.[2] VS-37 during the 1950s (1953-1959) VS-871 changed to the designation of VS-37 on June 24, 1953, flying the Grumman AF-2S/W Guardian. Between 1954 and 55, they deployed on board the USS Princeton (CV-37) in helping the evacuation of Republic of China (Nationalist China) forces fleeing the Tachen Islands.[4] After this, the squadron made three more deployments that decade with the Grumman S2F-1 and S2F-2 Tracker.[2] 1960s and 70s The last S-2G Tracker in VS-37 with an S-3A Viking of VS-21 the red tails. The last S-2G Tracker in VS-37 with an S-3A Viking of VS-21 the red tails. Starting in 1960, the squadron made its long association with the USS Hornet CVS-12 that would last until 1969. The following year (1961), the squadron split in two with one part remaining VS-37 while the other becoming VS-35.[4] In 1965, '67 and finally in 1969, the squadron deployed with the Hornet to the Vietnam War[2] as well as taking part in the recovery of the test spaceflight Apollo 3 on August 25, 1966. Between October 1970 and February 1971, VS-37 deployed aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVS-14), travelling to the Indian Ocean once although they did not deploy to Vietnam during that period. After this, the squadron received the US Navy's first S-2G Tracker[4] and moved to CVW-11 on board the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. During the 1973-1974 deployment CV-63 entered south Vietnam waters where it received a battle pendent from RVN LTGEN KHANG for prior deployment operations, as well as an extended at sea period in the Indian Ocean that included a visit from the Shah of Iran. The final deployment with the S-2G occurred in 1975.[2] In August 1976, the squadron retired the last US Navy Grumman Tracker,[3] replacing it with the Lockheed S-3A Viking.[4] Between September 1978 and May 1979, they deployed with CVW-9 on board the USS Constellation (CV-64) to the Indian Ocean.[2] This included operating the US-3A COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery) aircraft.[4] 1980s In 1981, they deployed USS Ranger (CV-61) as part of CVW-2 and USS Enterprise (CVN-65) as part of CVW-11 in late 1982 to 1983.[2] Between February 1985 and May 1990, VS-37 deployed with the USS Constellation again with CVW-14 for six deployments in the West and North Pacific as well as the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf.[2] This included the escorting of US reflagged Kuwaiti tankers in Operation Earnest Will during the Iran-Iraq War in 1987.[4] 1990s (Final Years) In June 1990, VS-37 deployed with CVW-14 on the USS Independence CV-62. During that deployment, Iraq invaded Kuwait which led to the ship heading to
