VAW-125, known as the “Torch Bearers” or “Tigertails,” was established on October 1, 1968, at Naval Air Station, Norfolk . The squadron’s initial supporting command was Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) deploying aboard USS Saratoga (CV-60). While with CVW-3, VAW-125 became the first East Coast squadron to take delivery of the new E-2B Hawkeye.