VFA-151 Vigilantes "JTACz" Memorial Patch — Strike Fighter Squadron 151 Joint Terminal Attack Controller Memorial Embroidered Patch
JTACz — honoring the warriors who call in the thunder.
This VFA-151 "Vigilantes" JTACz memorial patch honors the Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) who work alongside strike fighter crews to deliver precision ordnance on target. JTACs are the ground-based warriors who operate in the most dangerous positions on the battlefield — close to the enemy, under fire, and responsible for directing aircraft onto targets that are dangerously close to friendly forces.
VFA-151 operates the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and the close air support mission is one of the most critical and demanding in the strike fighter portfolio. JTACs on the ground communicate directly with Vigilantes pilots overhead, providing target coordinates, threat updates, and clearance to release weapons on targets that may be only meters from friendly troops. The memorial designation on this patch suggests a tribute to specific JTACs who gave their lives in the line of duty, ensuring their sacrifice is remembered by the aviation community that they supported. The JTAC-pilot bond is one of the strongest in combat aviation.
This memorial patch honors the JTACs who directed Vigilantes strikes.
Perfect For: VFA-151 Vigilantes personnel, JTAC veterans, close air support enthusiasts, and military memorial patch collectors.
JTACz never forgotten — VFA-151 Vigilantes.