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| Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 | |
|---|---|
 VX-31 Insignia | |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake |
| Nickname(s) | "Dust Devils" |
| Colors | DD |
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 (VX-31 or AIRTEVRON THREE ONE, commonly referred to by its nickname, "The Dust Devils" ) is a United States Navy air test and evaluation squadron based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. Using the tail code DD, they fly numerous United States Navy and United States Marine Corps fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters such as the F/A-18F Super Hornet, E/A-18G Growler, F/A-18D Hornet, and the MH-60S Seahawk.
The squadron was critical in the testing of the AIM-260 JATM long range air-to-air missile. In 2024, "The Dust Devils" heavily contributed to the testing of the AIM-174B air-to-air missile as well.[1]
The unit patch is seen in Top Gun: Maverick
References
[edit]- ^ Trevithick, Joseph (10 March 2025). "Secretive AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Live-Fire Testing Surged Last Year With Navy Help". The War Zone. Retrieved 7 April 2025.