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Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 “Sidewinders”

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VFA-86 is an F-35C Lighting II strike fighter squadron attached to Joint Strike Fighter Wing Pacific

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Leaders

  • Commander Nathan Staples

    Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86

    TagVFA-86 Commanding Officer

  • Commander Patrick Lakusta

    Executive Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86

    TagVFA-86 Executive Officer

  • Command Master Chief Joseph J. Montenero

    Command Master Chief, Strike Fighter Squadron 86

    TagVFA-86 Senior Enlisted Advisor

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