VP-40 Deployments

February 1991 saw Patrol Squadron FORTY deploy to Misawa, Japan and Diego Garcia to support Operation Desert Shield. During the deployment, the squadron participated in "TEAM SPIRIT '91" with South Korea forces, and played a part in the liberation of Kuwait. Patron FORTY also detached to Eilson AFB for UIT-91 and to Howard AFB in support of Joint Task Force FOUR. VP-40 received the Isbell award and the Golden Wrench award as the top ASW and maintenance squadron in the Pacific Fleet. In 1992, the "Fighting Marlins" completed one of the most successful at-home training cycles in the history of patrol aviation which included record setting performances on the Mine Readiness Certification Inspection and Operational Readiness Evaluation. In November, the squadron began a six-month multi-site deployment to Alaska, Panama, and Key West. The squadron continued its stellar safety record with 25 years and 170,000 hours of mishap free flying.

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