VP-65

Patrol Squadron 65, the "Tridents" was established 33 years ago at NAS Los Alamitos, CA, on November 16, 1970. Following the Pueblo Call up in 1968, Naval Air Reserve underwent a major reorganization. This reorganization included the establishment of twelve land-based antisubmarine patrol squadrons. The reserve squadrons formed were structured along the lines of regular Navy squadrons with nearly identical organization and manning levels. The reorganization concept was known as 12/2/1. There were 12 VP squadrons under two commands, Commander Fleet Air Reserve Wings Atlantic and Commander Fleet Air Reserve Wings Pacific, under the control of one central authority, Commander Naval Air Reserve. VP-65 was formed from the personnel and assets of seven smaller units already in existence at NAS Los Alamitos including VP-65L1-L3, VP-22L7, VP-19L4, VP-6L5, and VP-40L6. VP-65 came under the operational and administrative control. With the closure of NAS Los Alamitos, VP-65 moved its base of..