VA-96 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the
U.S. Navy. It was established on 30 June 1956, and disestablished less than two years later, on 10 April 1958. Its nickname is unknown.[1]
Significant events
4 Jun 1957: The squadron’s commanding officer, Commander M. K. Dennis, was lost in a night midair collision while operating from
USS Kearsarge off the coast of
California.
Sep 1957: Kearsarge operated in the vicinity of
Taiwan following the buildup of
Chinese communist forces opposite the offshore islands belonging to Taiwan.[1]
Home port assignments
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]