Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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LCDR Dailev LCDR Ginader LCDR Hall LCDR Kolic LCDR LeBlanc LCDR McLean LT Alexander LT Barton LT Cochran LT Engle LT Farrell LT Gagan LT Serhan LT Sheehan LT Slogar LT Wvllv LTJG Bolton LTJG Ebling PPH pHj ■■■I ■■■■ ■ m fff j i Jiiii LTJG McGarvev LTJG Mitchell BNS Belcher 0W02 Freeman jf ; The Fighting Renegades of VF-24 are the other half of KITTY HA WK ' S figh t- er umbrella. The Renegades have a proud history dat- ing back to the 19502 flying the F-J3 Fury and F-8U Crusader. While flying the Crusader from 1959 to 1975, the squadron earned the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation (two awards). Meritorious Unit Com- mendation (five awards), Battle Effi- ciency Award (1972), Vietnam Service Medal (eight awards), and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. During the Vietnam War, the Renegades estab- lished their reputation early as MIG Kil- lers by becoming one of the Navy ' s first Ace squadrons. In 1975 VF-24 transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat and in 1977 became the first F- 14 squadron to win the MUTHA Award. Admiral Joseph Clifton Award, the Battle Efficiency E and CNO Safety Award. The Renegades recently surpassed the three-year FOD free mark; an accom- plishment no other F-14 fighter sq uad- ron has attained. VF-24 continues to be a leader in fighter aviation in respect to tactical development, readiness and safety. Current holders of the CVW-9 Hook Award for the highest consistent carrier landing grades, the Renegades maintain their lead in fighter aviation ' through professionalism, pride and per- formance.

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