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	\| commander2_label = Executive Officer		\| commander2_label = Executive Officer
	\| commander3 = CMDCM. Andre Delarosa		\| commander3 = CMDCM Andre Delarosa
	\| commander3_label = Command Master Chief		\| commander3_label = Command Master Chief
	\| nickname = Kestrels		\| nickname = Kestrels

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	\| commander1 = ~~CMD.~~ Adam "Gilligan" Bryan		\| commander1 = CDR Adam "Gilligan" Bryan
	\| commander1_label = Commanding Officer		\| commander1_label = Commanding Officer
	\| commander2 = ~~CMD.~~ Hall "Waffles" Graham		\| commander2 = CDR Hall "Waffles" Graham
	\| commander2_label = Executive Officer		\| commander2_label = Executive Officer
	\| commander3 = CMDCM. Andre Delarosa		\| commander3 = CMDCM. Andre Delarosa

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	\| unit_name = Strike Fighter Squadron 137		\| unit_name = Strike Fighter Squadron 137
	\| image = VFA-137 Emblem.svg		\| image = VFA-137 Emblem.svg
	\| caption =		\| caption =
	\| dates = ~~July~~ 2, 1985 – present		\| dates = 2 July 1985 – present
	\| country = {{USA}}		\| country = {{USA}}
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	\| command_structure = {{nowrap\|[[File:Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Emblem (CVW-17).svg\|30px\|]][[Carrier Air Wing Seventeen]]}}		\| command_structure = {{nowrap\|[[File:Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Emblem (CVW-17).svg\|30px\|]][[Carrier Air Wing Seventeen]]}}
	\| garrison = {{nowrap\|[[File:NAS Lemoore Emblem.svg\|30px\|]][[NAS Lemoore]]}}		\| garrison = {{nowrap\|[[File:NAS Lemoore Emblem.svg\|30px\|]][[NAS Lemoore]]}}
	\| commander1 = CMD. Adam ~~“Gilligan”~~ Bryan		\| commander1 = CMD. Adam "Gilligan" Bryan
	\| commander1_label = Commanding Officer		\| commander1_label = Commanding Officer
	\| commander2 = CMD. Hall "Waffles" Graham		\| commander2 = CMD. Hall "Waffles" Graham
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	==History==		==History==
	===1980s===		===1980s===
	Strike Fighter Squadron 137 was established on ~~July~~ 2, 1985. They received their first Lot VIII [[McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet\|F/A-18A Hornet]] on ~~November~~ 25, 1985 and in October 1986 the squadron was awarded the Silver Anchor for new construction squadrons. In the course of their 23-year history, they have a safety record that includes over 90,000 mishap-free flight hours.		Strike Fighter Squadron 137 was established on 2 July 1985. They received their first Lot VIII [[McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet\|F/A-18A Hornet]] on 25 November 1985 and in October 1986 the squadron was awarded the Silver Anchor for new construction squadrons. In the course of their 23-year history, they have a safety record that includes over 90,000 mishap-free flight hours.

	In 1987–1988 the squadron made its first deployment to the Mediterranean Sea embarked on the aircraft carrier {{USS\|Coral Sea\|CV-43\|6}}, as part of [[Carrier Air Wing Thirteen]]. That year the squadron was recognized with the Commander Naval Air Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet [[Battle Effectiveness Award\|Battle “E” award]].		In 1987–1988 the squadron made its first deployment to the Mediterranean Sea embarked on the aircraft carrier {{USS\|Coral Sea\|CV-43\|6}}, as part of [[Carrier Air Wing Thirteen]]. That year the squadron was recognized with the Commander Naval Air Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet [[Battle Effectiveness Award\|Battle “E” award]].
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	===1990s===		===1990s===
	[[~~Image~~:F-18A VFA-137 1991.jpeg\|thumb\|left\|VFA-137 [[McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet\|F/A-18A]] assigned to {{USS\|Forrestal\|CV-59\|6}} in 1991]]		[[File:F-18A VFA-137 1991.jpeg\|thumb\|left\|VFA-137 [[McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet\|F/A-18A]] assigned to {{USS\|Forrestal\|CV-59\|6}} in 1991]]
	In October 1990, the squadron transferred to [[Carrier Air Wing Six]] on board {{USS\|Forrestal\|CV-59\|6}}, completing an accelerated work up cycle and their third deployment. On cruise, the squadron flew sorties over Iraq in support of [[Operation Provide Comfort]] and won two more Tailhook Awards.		In October 1990, the squadron transferred to [[Carrier Air Wing Six]] on board {{USS\|Forrestal\|CV-59\|6}}, completing an accelerated work up cycle and their third deployment. On cruise, the squadron flew sorties over Iraq in support of [[Operation Provide Comfort]] and won two more Tailhook Awards.

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	In November 2002, VFA-137 deployed to the Persian Gulf on board USS ''Constellation'' for her final deployment. The squadron participated in extensive operations in the skies over Iraq, initially in support of Operation Southern Watch, and then in combat operations during [[Iraq War\|Operation Iraqi Freedom]]. During the course of the conflict, the squadron flew over 500 combat sorties and dropped more than 300,000 pounds of precision-guided ordnance.		In November 2002, VFA-137 deployed to the Persian Gulf on board USS ''Constellation'' for her final deployment. The squadron participated in extensive operations in the skies over Iraq, initially in support of Operation Southern Watch, and then in combat operations during [[Iraq War\|Operation Iraqi Freedom]]. During the course of the conflict, the squadron flew over 500 combat sorties and dropped more than 300,000 pounds of precision-guided ordnance.

	The squadron returned home in June 2003, and began the transition to the new Lot 25 [[Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet\|F/A-18E Super Hornet]]. After completing the Safe for Flight certification, they became the third F/A-18E squadron in the U.S. Navy. In April 2004, Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet awarded the Battle ~~“E”~~ for calendar year 2003. Subsequently, Commander, Naval Air Force awarded the 2003 Captain Michael J. Estocin Award for exceptional operational performance and flight safety.		The squadron returned home in June 2003, and began the transition to the new Lot 25 [[Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet\|F/A-18E Super Hornet]]. After completing the Safe for Flight certification, they became the third F/A-18E squadron in the U.S. Navy. In April 2004, Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet awarded the Battle "E" for calendar year 2003. Subsequently, Commander, Naval Air Force awarded the 2003 Captain Michael J. Estocin Award for exceptional operational performance and flight safety.

	VFA-137 embarked aboard {{USS\|Abraham Lincoln\|CVN-72\|6}} for a Western Pacific deployment in October 2004, participating in [[Operation Unified Assistance]], the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami\|tsunami that struck Southeast Asia]]. In March 2006, the squadron again deployed with CVW 2 aboard USS ''Abraham Lincoln'' for a 5-month WestPac. The deployment included port calls in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Sasebo, Japan, and was marked by participation in Exercises [[Foal Eagle]], [[Valiant Shield]], and [[Exercise RIMPAC\|RIMPAC]]. Between March ~~24–31,~~ 2006, during Foal Eagle 2006 exercises, strike squadrons [[VFA-2]], [[VFA-34]], VFA-137, and [[VFA-151]] from CVW-2 teamed with U.S. Air Force aircraft from the [[18th Wing]] based at [[Kadena Air Base]] to provide combat air patrols and coordinated bombing runs via the exercise's Combined Air Operations Center.<ref name= NNS060327-06>{{cite web \| author= Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class (AW) M. Jeremie Yoder, USN \| title= ''Lincoln'' Wraps Up Successful Exercise, Heads for Port \| url= http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=23032 \| work= NNS060406-15 \| publisher= Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs \| date= March ~~27,~~ 2006}}</ref> VFA-137 returned from deployment in August 2006.		VFA-137 embarked aboard {{USS\|Abraham Lincoln\|CVN-72\|6}} for a Western Pacific deployment in October 2004, participating in [[Operation Unified Assistance]], the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami\|tsunami that struck Southeast Asia]]. In March 2006, the squadron again deployed with CVW 2 aboard USS ''Abraham Lincoln'' for a 5-month WestPac. The deployment included port calls in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Sasebo, Japan, and was marked by participation in Exercises [[Foal Eagle]], [[Valiant Shield]], and [[Exercise RIMPAC\|RIMPAC]]. Between 24–31 March 2006, during Foal Eagle 2006 exercises, strike squadrons [[VFA-2]], [[VFA-34]], VFA-137, and [[VFA-151]] from CVW-2 teamed with U.S. Air Force aircraft from the [[18th Wing]] based at [[Kadena Air Base]] to provide combat air patrols and coordinated bombing runs via the exercise's Combined Air Operations Center.<ref name= NNS060327-06>{{cite web \| author= Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class (AW) M. Jeremie Yoder, USN \| title= ''Lincoln'' Wraps Up Successful Exercise, Heads for Port \| url= http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=23032 \| work= NNS060406-15 \| publisher= Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs \| date= 27 March 2006}}</ref> VFA-137 returned from deployment in August 2006.

	After a work-up cycle that included 2 detachments to NAS Fallon and 3 underway periods on board USS ''Abraham Lincoln'', VFA-137 deployed to the western Pacific on USS ''Abraham Lincoln'' in March 2008. Following 7 months at sea, including 5 months in the Persian Gulf supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and [[Operation Enduring Freedom\|Enduring Freedom]], the squadron returned home in October 2008.		After a work-up cycle that included 2 detachments to NAS Fallon and 3 underway periods on board USS ''Abraham Lincoln'', VFA-137 deployed to the western Pacific on USS ''Abraham Lincoln'' in March 2008. Following 7 months at sea, including 5 months in the Persian Gulf supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and [[Operation Enduring Freedom\|Enduring Freedom]], the squadron returned home in October 2008.

	On March ~~15,~~ 2010, two VFA-137 aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision while training at NAS Fallon. Both pilots survived with one managing to land his plane, while the other pilot ejected and was rescued by helicopter.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/pilots-ok-after-navy-jets-collide-over-nevada/ \|title=Pilots OK after Navy jets collide over Nevada\|author=Seattle Times staff\|date=March ~~17,~~ 2010\|newspaper=The Seattle Times}}</ref> An investigation determined that pilot error was to blame for the collision. The responsible pilot's name was redacted from the report released to the public.<ref>Steward, Josuah, "[http://www.navytimes.com/news/2011/08/navy-wrong-turn-led-to-hornet-collision-082111w/ Report: Wrong turn led to midair collision]", ''[[Military Times]]'', August ~~21,~~ 2011.</ref>		On 15 March 2010, two VFA-137 aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision while training at NAS Fallon. Both pilots survived with one managing to land his plane, while the other pilot ejected and was rescued by helicopter.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/pilots-ok-after-navy-jets-collide-over-nevada/ \|title=Pilots OK after Navy jets collide over Nevada\|author=Seattle Times staff\|date=17 March 2010\|newspaper=The Seattle Times}}</ref> An investigation determined that pilot error was to blame for the collision. The responsible pilot's name was redacted from the report released to the public.<ref>Steward, Josuah, "[http://www.navytimes.com/news/2011/08/navy-wrong-turn-led-to-hornet-collision-082111w/ Report: Wrong turn led to midair collision]", ''[[Military Times]]'', 21 August 2011.</ref>

	In 2019, the squadron was transferred to [[Carrier Air Wing 17]] thus swapping with [[VFA-113]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gonavy.jp/AIRPACf.html\|title=Comnavairpac}}</ref>		In 2019, the squadron was transferred to [[Carrier Air Wing 17]] thus swapping with [[VFA-113]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gonavy.jp/AIRPACf.html\|title=Comnavairpac}}</ref>

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	\| commander2_label = Executive Officer		\| commander2_label = Executive Officer
	\| commander3 = CMDCM. ~~Deirdre~~ ~~A. Parker~~		\| commander3 = CMDCM. Andre Delarosa
	\| commander3_label = Command Master Chief		\| commander3_label = Command Master Chief
	\| nickname = Kestrels		\| nickname = Kestrels

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	{{Infobox military unit		{{Infobox military unit
	\| unit_name = Strike Fighter Squadron 137		\| unit_name = Strike Fighter Squadron 137
	\| image = ~~Strike Fighter Squadron~~ 137 ~~(US Navy) insignia 2012~~.~~png~~		\| image = VFA-137 Emblem.svg
	\| caption = ~~VFA-137 Insignia~~		\| caption =
	\| dates = July 2, 1985 – present		\| dates = July 2, 1985 – present
	\| country = ~~United States of America~~		\| country = {{USA}}
	\| allegiance =		\| allegiance =
	\| branch = {{~~nowrap~~\|~~[[Image:United States Department of the Navy Seal.svg\|30px\|United States Navy Seal]] [[United States Navy]]~~}}		\| branch = {{navy\|USA}}
	\| type = Fighter/Attack		\| type = Fighter/Attack
	\| role = [[Close air support]]<br>[[Air interdiction]]<br>[[Aerial reconnaissance~~]]<br>[[Aerial refueling~~]]		\| role = [[Close air support]]<br/>[[Air interdiction]]<br/>[[Aerial reconnaissance]]
	\| size =		\| size =
	\| command_structure = [[CVW-17]]		\| command_structure = {{nowrap\|[[File:Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Emblem (CVW-17).svg\|30px\|]][[Carrier Air Wing Seventeen]]}}
			\| garrison = {{nowrap\|[[File:NAS Lemoore Emblem.svg\|30px\|]][[NAS Lemoore]]}}
⚫	\| ~~current_Commander~~ =
	\| ~~garrison~~ = ~~[[NAS~~ ~~Lemoore]]~~		\| commander1 = CMD. Adam “Gilligan” Bryan
	\| ~~Command~~ ~~Master~~ ~~Chief~~ =		\| commander1_label = Commanding Officer
			\| commander2 = CMD. Hall "Waffles" Graham
	\| colonel_of_the_regiment =
	\| ~~nickname~~ ~~= Falcons<br>Kestrels~~		\| commander2_label = Executive Officer
			\| commander3 = CMDCM. Deirdre A. Parker
			\| commander3_label = Command Master Chief
		⚫	\| nickname = Kestrels
	\| patron =		\| patron =
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	On March 15, 2010, two VFA-137 aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision while training at NAS Fallon. Both pilots survived with one managing to land his plane, while the other pilot ejected and was rescued by helicopter.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/pilots-ok-after-navy-jets-collide-over-nevada/ \|title=Pilots OK after Navy jets collide over Nevada\|author=Seattle Times staff\|date=March 17, 2010\|newspaper=The Seattle Times}}</ref> An investigation determined that pilot error was to blame for the collision. The responsible pilot's name was redacted from the report released to the public.<ref>Steward, Josuah, "[http://www.navytimes.com/news/2011/08/navy-wrong-turn-led-to-hornet-collision-082111w/ Report: Wrong turn led to midair collision]", ''[[Military Times]]'', August 21, 2011.</ref>		On March 15, 2010, two VFA-137 aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision while training at NAS Fallon. Both pilots survived with one managing to land his plane, while the other pilot ejected and was rescued by helicopter.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/pilots-ok-after-navy-jets-collide-over-nevada/ \|title=Pilots OK after Navy jets collide over Nevada\|author=Seattle Times staff\|date=March 17, 2010\|newspaper=The Seattle Times}}</ref> An investigation determined that pilot error was to blame for the collision. The responsible pilot's name was redacted from the report released to the public.<ref>Steward, Josuah, "[http://www.navytimes.com/news/2011/08/navy-wrong-turn-led-to-hornet-collision-082111w/ Report: Wrong turn led to midair collision]", ''[[Military Times]]'', August 21, 2011.</ref>

	In 2019, the squadron was transferred to [[Carrier Air Wing 17]] thus swapping with [[VFA-113]].<ref>http://www.gonavy.jp/AIRPACf.html</ref>		In 2019, the squadron was transferred to [[Carrier Air Wing 17]] thus swapping with [[VFA-113]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gonavy.jp/AIRPACf.html\|title=Comnavairpac}}</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==

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	'''Strike Fighter Squadron 137''' (VFA-137), also known as the "~~Yestrels~~", are a [[United States Navy]] [[Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet\|F/A-18E Super Hornet]] strike fighter squadron stationed at [[Naval Air Station Lemoore]], California. Their radio callsign is "''Falcon''".		'''Strike Fighter Squadron 137''' (VFA-137), also known as the "Kestrels", are a [[United States Navy]] [[Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet\|F/A-18E Super Hornet]] strike fighter squadron stationed at [[Naval Air Station Lemoore]], California. Their radio callsign is "''Falcon''".

	==History==		==History==

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	'''Strike Fighter Squadron 137''' (VFA-137), also known as the "~~Kestrels~~", are a [[United States Navy]] [[Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet\|F/A-18E Super Hornet]] strike fighter squadron stationed at [[Naval Air Station Lemoore]], California. Their radio callsign is "''Falcon''".		'''Strike Fighter Squadron 137''' (VFA-137), also known as the "Yestrels", are a [[United States Navy]] [[Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet\|F/A-18E Super Hornet]] strike fighter squadron stationed at [[Naval Air Station Lemoore]], California. Their radio callsign is "''Falcon''".

	==History==		==History==