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VFA 34 Blue Blasters Strike Fighter Squadron 34 is a F/A-18E Super Hornet squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana.

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👀 VFA-34 just asked itself…VFA-34: Self?VFA-34: Yes, self? 👀VFA-34: Where have you been?!VFA-34: Oh, you know… advancing...
09/09/2026

👀 VFA-34 just asked itself…

VFA-34: Self?
VFA-34: Yes, self? 👀
VFA-34: Where have you been?!
VFA-34: Oh, you know… advancing Sailors, promoting others, pinning EAWS wings, reenlisting, and saying farewell to some of our Sailors as they move on to their next adventure. Just doing Blue Blaster things. 😏✈️⚓
VFA-34: Well then… LET US SEE! 👏🏽📸

💥 THE BLUE BLASTERS HAVE BEEN BUSY! 💥

From celebrating advancements and promotions 🎉, proudly pinning EAWS wings on Sailors who put in the work and earned them ✈️, to saying fair winds and following seas to some of our own as they begin their next chapter ⚓, there’s been A LOT happening around VFA-34!

We may have been a little quiet on Facebook, but the Blue Blasters definitely haven’t been sitting still! 😎💙

So, Facebook… DID YOU MISS US?! 👀😂

Enough talking. LET’S SEE WHAT VFA-34 HAS BEEN UP TO! 📸🔥

⚡️ Blue Blasters Family, Please join us in congratulating our Sailors! ⚡️The following Blue Blasters who have successful...
07/01/2026

⚡️ Blue Blasters Family,

Please join us in congratulating our Sailors! ⚡️

The following Blue Blasters who have successfully passed their Rating Knowledge Exam (RKE)! This achievement makes them eligible to compete for advancement through MyNavy Assignment Advance-to-Position (A2P) and Command Advance-to-Position (CA2P) opportunities.

Passing the RKE is an important milestone and reflects your professionalism, preparation, and dedication to your rating.

🌟 E-5 Eligible
• CS3 Facundo

🌟 E-6 Eligible
• AZ2 Atchison
• LS2 Beneldevalle
• YN2 Bowen
• AM2 Braddy
• IS2 Callahan
• LS2 Campbell
• IT2 Ellefson
• YN2 Evans
• AE2 Jones
• AD2 Lalumiere
• AD2 Lin
• PS2 Lora
• AM2 Martin
• IT2 Miller
• HM2 Myers
• IS2 Oilar
• AT2 Ridge
• YN2 Riley
• AZ2 Vasquez
• AT2 Walsh

Earning RKE eligibility is just the first step. Now it’s time to compete! Work closely with your chain of command, ensure your records are accurate, pursue every opportunity available, and continue demonstrating the sustained superior performance that sets you apart.

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment. We look forward to seeing many of you selected for advancement!

Keep up the great work… Have Gun! 💙✈️💛

📸 Photo dump: Everything you’ve been missing from the Blue Blasters! ✈️💙It’s been a busy few weeks, and here’s a look ba...
06/25/2026

📸 Photo dump: Everything you’ve been missing from the Blue Blasters! ✈️💙

It’s been a busy few weeks, and here’s a look back at some of the great moments we’ve shared as a command!

☀️ June 18 Command Picnic
Nothing beats a day spent with our Sailors and their families. Thank you to everyone who came out, enjoyed the food, games, and camaraderie, and helped make it another memorable Blasters event.

🏆 Third Quarter Sailor of the Quarter Winners
Congratulations to our outstanding Sailors who continue to set the standard through their hard work, professionalism, and dedication.

• SSOQ: PS1 Huang
• JSOQ: AM2 Braddy
• POOQ: AD3 Rios
• BJOQ: AN Valenca
• PCOQ: ADAN Hernandez

Your commitment to excellence is what keeps the Blue Blasters flying high. Congratulations to each of you!

Becoming Enlisted Aviation warfare Qualified!

🪽✈️ AO2 Gomez

👋 Fair winds and following seas!
We also said goodbye to several incredible teammates. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the Blue Blasters. We wish you nothing but success on your next adventure!

⚓️AM1 Caesar
⚓ PR2 Maes
⚓ AD2 Baker
⚓️AD2 Tvrdik
⚓AO2 Gomez
⚓ AO3 Synowiec

Thank you all for your dedication, teamwork, and the memories you’ve made along the way.

Here’s to celebrating accomplishments, building friendships, and continuing the mission together. 💙💛

Gun… Will Travel

Another day, another reason to celebrate our Blasters! ✈️⚓Congratulations to AZ2 Atchison on earning the prestigious Enl...
06/17/2026

Another day, another reason to celebrate our Blasters! ✈️⚓

Congratulations to AZ2 Atchison on earning the prestigious Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) qualification! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to professional growth continue to set the standard.

And a little extra shoutout goes to CS3 Jackson, who not only earned the EAWS designation but was also frocked to CS2! 🎉👏 Your efforts and perseverance have paid off, and this achievement is well deserved.

Keep raising the bar and representing the Blue Blasters with pride. Congratulations to both of you on these outstanding accomplishments! 💙💛

Welcome back!!!
05/16/2026

Welcome back!!!

Blasters,I want to take a moment to recognize CSSN Paracuelles for his outstanding achievement while serving TAD at the ...
04/02/2026

Blasters,

I want to take a moment to recognize CSSN Paracuelles for his outstanding achievement while serving TAD at the galley in Damn Neck. As a member of the Dunes Culinary team, he contributed to earning First Place at the 16th Annual Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Culinary Competition.

Since joining the VFA-34 Blue Blaster team in December 2025, CSSN Paracuelles has already made a strong and positive impact. His performance reflects professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence that brings great credit upon himself and our command.

Additionally, CSSN Paracuelles will be representing VFA-34 at the CNIC Culinary Competition in Great Lakes this May an outstanding opportunity and a testament to his skill and dedication.

Please join me in congratulating CSSN Paracuelles on a job well done.

What did VFA-34 do while in Key West?Oh… you know… just a little bit of everything. 😏✈️ Mapped Sailors to Third Class — ...
04/02/2026

What did VFA-34 do while in Key West?

Oh… you know… just a little bit of everything. 😏

✈️ Mapped Sailors to Third Class — Congratulations to AD3 Rios!
🔧 Taught and learned the ins and outs of the F/A-18 during our EAWS Rodeo
🍽️ Kept 34 Sailors fed and fueled for the mission
💥 And a whole lot more behind the scenes…

That’s just how we move. Mission ready. People focused. Always delivering.

Blue Blasters getting it done wherever we go. ⚡️

Have Gun…Will Travel. ✈️

Who gets personally visited by the Commodore?VFA-34, that’s who.Blue Blasters getting recognized is simply part of what ...
03/06/2026

Who gets personally visited by the Commodore?
VFA-34, that’s who.

Blue Blasters getting recognized is simply part of what we do. ⚡️

The real reason Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic Commodore, Captain Eric McQueen, personally came to VFA-34 was to congratulate our very own LS2 (AW/SW) Samantha Campbell, who was selected as the 2025 Sea Flight Line Junior Sailor of the Year.

Her hard work, professionalism, and dedication to mission readiness represent the very best of the Blue Blasters team.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Have Gun…Will Travel. ✈️

Naval Air Station Oceana

When I say Blasters are all about “One Team, One Fight,” this is exactly what I mean. 💥✈️Line Shack and Supply and AO’s ...
02/26/2026

When I say Blasters are all about “One Team, One Fight,” this is exactly what I mean. 💥✈️

Line Shack and Supply and AO’s Locked in together to make sure our Blasters are always mission-ready and up to standard with the gear we need. No silos. No shortcuts. Just teamwork, accountability, and getting it done the right way.

Proud of the collaboration and the hustle behind the scenes. This is how we win. 🔥

Oh Heyy Blasters Family! Where have we been? Oh you know… just out here keeping Sailors in the Navy and celebrating birt...
02/21/2026

Oh Heyy Blasters Family! Where have we been?

Oh you know… just out here keeping Sailors in the Navy and celebrating birthdays😎⚓

Huge congratulations to AT1 Saenz on reenlisting and continuing to advance our Sailors. Commitment like that keeps the heartbeat of this squadron strong.

And a big shoutout to AD1 Dewald for staying with the Blasters a little longer and putting on First Class! Well earned and well deserved. 👏🔥

The Blue Blasters backbone stays solid because of leaders like you.

Nothing beats a jet… and nothing beats dedication. 💙✈️⚓🃏

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Virginia Beach, VA
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