VFA-136
| Strike Fighter Squadron 136 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 July 1985 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Fighter/Attack |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | Carrier Air Wing One |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Lemoore |
| Nickname | "Knighthawks" |
| Engagements | Gulf War Operation Deny Flight Operation Vigilant Warrior Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Prosperity Guardian Operation Poseidon Archer |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | CDR. Dustin “Doorman” Detrick |
| Executive Officer | CDR. Bernard "Virus" Lutz |
| Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Karin R. Wittig |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F/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.