VP-92

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unit_name= VP-92 Minutemen


caption= Squadron patch celebrating 37 years of service
dates= November 14, 1970-October 17, 2007
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branch= Navy
type= Squadron
role= Anti-Submarine Patrol
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command_structure= United States Naval Reserve/Naval Air Reserve Force/Reserve Patrol Wing
garrison= Brunswick Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine
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nickname= Minutemen
patron= 92
motto= Forever Vigilant
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decorations= 1 Meritorious Unit Commendation, 4 Armed Forces Service Medals, 1 Joint Meritorious Unit Award, 1 Chief of Naval Operations Letter of Commendation, 1 Secretary of the Navy Letter of Commendation, 2 other unknown awards [ [http://www.vpnavy.com/vpsquadron_awards.html VPNAVY - VP/VPB/VPU/VPMAU Awards Summary Main Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron ] ]
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aircraft_patrol= P-2 Neptune, P-3 Orion
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Vp-92 Patrol Squadron was disestablished in 2007 at Brunswick Naval Air Station. It was active for 37 years.

History

The VP-92 Patrol Squadron was formed in 1970 at South Weymouth Naval Air Station, and was originally equipped with P-2 Neptune aircraft. In the 90's it was upgraded with the P-3 Orion. Over the years these aircraft were updated to provide the squadron with high-quality aircraft. In 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission decided to close South Weymouth Naval Air Station and move the squadron to Brunswick Naval Air Station. They relocated in 1996. [ [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/vp-92.htm Patrol Squadron 92 (VP-92) ] ] In 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission decided to close Brunswick Naval Air Station and disestablish VP-92.

Disestablishment

The squadron was disestablished in a ceremony on October 17, 2007.

ee also

*South Weymouth Naval Air Station
*Brunswick Naval Air Station
*P-2 Neptune
*P-3 Orion

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