Air Group 102 (CVG-102) CVG-102 was established on August 1, 1950 for reserve squadrons called to active duty. The following day, August 2, reserve squadrons VF-781, VF-783, VF-874 and VA-923 were called to active duty.

On February 4, 1953 CVG-102 was redesignated CVG-12. Several squadrons were also redesignated as follows: VF-781 => VF-121, VF-783 => VF-122, VF-874 => VF-124 and VA-923 => VA-125.

USS Bon Homme Richard (CV 31)
May 10, 1951 – December 17, 1951
Western Pacific, Korean War

USS Oriskany (CV 34)
September 15, 1952 – May 18, 1953
Western Pacific, Korean War

Source: Naval History and Heritage Command website. Accessed 5 April 2023.

Combat Action Reports

A Combat Action Report (CAR) is a military document that provides a detailed account of a combat action or military operation. It is typically written by the unit commander or an officer who participated in the action, and is used to record and analyze the events that took place during the operation.

A Combat Action Report typically includes information such as the location and date of the operation, the unit involved, the objectives and mission of the operation, the tactics and strategies employed, the weapons and equipment used, and any casualties or damage incurred during the operation.

The following reports are for CVG 102 as a whole; reports specific to the USS Bon Homme Richard and the USS Oriskany can be found on their respective pages.