Navy Squadron VA-93 "Blue Boozers" officially "Blue Blazers"

[jocko]

Hi Sports Fans!

I'm looking for someone who might know why the A-4C Skyhawk Squadron
VA-93 "Blue Blazers" was also known by the nickname "Blue Boozers", at
least on the 1966 Westpac/Vietnam Cruise on the "Big E."

The implications are obvious. But, I want to know the back story. Was
there a particular event that earned them that nickname? Did the
squadron members adopt it for themselves? Was a particular individual
responsible for labeling the squadron such?

There has to be some Naval Aviation historians in this esteemed group.
Any information would be appreciated.

Jocko

[Airyx]

On Oct 31, 7:22*pm, jocko > wrote:
> Hi Sports Fans!
>
> I'm looking for someone who might know why the A-4C Skyhawk Squadron
> VA-93 "Blue Blazers" was also known by the nickname "Blue Boozers", at
> least on the 1966 Westpac/Vietnam Cruise on the "Big E."
>
> The implications are obvious. But, I want to know the back story. Was
> there a particular event that earned them that nickname? Did the
> squadron members adopt it for themselves? Was a particular individual
> responsible for labeling the squadron such?
>
> There has to be some Naval Aviation historians in this esteemed group.
> Any information would be appreciated.
>
> Jocko

Sounds like somebody got caught dipping his pen in blue ink.