US USN Navy F-14 Tomcat Pukin’ Dogs VF-143 Squadron Patch

The US USN Navy F-14 Tomcat Pukin’ Dogs VF-143 Squadron Patch represents the insignia of Strike Fighter Squadron 143, known as the “Pukin’ Dogs.” This unit is an established squadron of the United States Navy, originally designated as Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) and widely associated with the F-14 Tomcat, a twin-engine, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft used extensively by the Navy from the 1970s through the mid-2000s. The patch features the distinctive squadron emblem, which traditionally includes a stylized dog and elements of the American flag. Squad patches like these served as identifiers and symbols of unit pride, often worn on flight suits or jackets by squadron personnel. The VF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs” have been involved in various naval aviation operations throughout their history, making their insignia a notable artifact for collectors of military memorabilia and those interested in US Navy aviation history.