VFA-136

Strike Fighter Squadron 136
Active1 July 1985 - present
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
TypeFighter/Attack
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Aerial reconnaissance
Part ofCarrier Air Wing One
Garrison/HQNAS Lemoore
Nickname"Knighthawks"
EngagementsGulf War
Operation Deny Flight
Operation Vigilant Warrior
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Prosperity Guardian
Operation Poseidon Archer
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Dustin “Doorman” Detrick
Executive OfficerCDR. Bernard "Virus" Lutz
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Karin R. Wittig
Aircraft flown
FighterF/A-18 Hornet
F/A-18E Super Hornet

Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) also known as the "Knighthawks" is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The "Knighthawks" are an operational fleet squadron flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet. They are homeported at NAS Lemoore and are currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing One, tail code AB. Their radio callsign is Gunstar.