Kitsmiller, Stacey, PS1

Patrol Squadron 92 was commissioned on 14 November 1970 to provide a fully manned and equipped patrol squadron flying the Lockheed P-2V "NEPTUNE".

The squadron, known as the "MINUTEMEN," and operating by its motto "Forever Vigilant," flew the P-2V until 1974, when its aircraft were replaced by the Lockheed P3A "ORION," resulting in a significant increase in platform capability. In 1984, VP-92 transitioned to the P3B TACNAVMOD, an updated version of the P3A that greatly increased anti-submarine warfare capabilities and navigation accuracy.

The squadron completed transition to the P3C Update II in 1993 and to the P3C Update II.5 in 1996. In 1999 VP-92 completed its transition to the P-3C Update III dramatically improving on-board technology and ability to support fleet operations.

For the first 25 years of its existence, the squadron was based at Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Pursuant to the order of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, in 1996 VP-92 completed the first homeport change of any reserve P3 squadron

The "MINUTEMEN" are particularly proud of the safety record maintained during these operations and training missions. The squadron celebrated the passage of 20 years and over 72,000 accident free flight hours...a true milestone in a challenging flight environment. The "MINUTEMEN" won the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award in 1976, 1977, 1994, 1998 and 1999