The article focuses on the U.S. Navy's strike fighter squadron, VFA-137 or the Kestrels that was established on 2 July, 1985. Comments on the squadron's involvement in several operations including operation patrolling the Eastern Mediterranean in response to the murder of Colonel Higgins in Lebanon, Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom and the awards won by it including the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Battle E award, Golden Tailhook award and CAPT Michael J. Estocin award are also included.