VS-32

• Establishment: VS-32, also known as Sea Control Squadron 32, was originally established as VS-892 on 1 April 1951 during the Korean War, and it was redesignated as VS-32 on 4 February 1953. • Nickname: The squadron was famously known as the "Maulers." • Aircraft Legacy: Over its history, VS-32 operated a variety of fixed-wing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, including the S-2 Tracker and later the S-3 Viking, both iconic in naval aviation. • Carrier Deployments: The Maulers were deployed on multiple aircraft carriers, including the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), and USS Saratoga (CV-60). • Cuban Missile Crisis: VS-32 participated in operations during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, supporting the naval blockade of Cuba. • Cold War Operations: Throughout the Cold War, the squadron was an important part of anti-submarine operations, tracking Soviet submarines in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. • Gulf War Service: VS-32 took part in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, flying missions from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). • Operation Enduring Freedom: The squadron supported Operation Enduring Freedom after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, conducting surveillance and reconnaissance missions. • Notable Commanding Officers: Several future admirals served in VS-32, contributing to its legacy of leadership in naval aviation. • Deactivation: After over 50 years of service, VS-32 was deactivated on 27 September 2007, marking the end of an era for the S-3 Viking community in the U.S. Navy.