VP-16, nicknamed the War Eagles, is an active Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy.

It has been based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida since its founding in 1946.

The squadron's mission is to operate Maritime patrol aircraft to the fleet in support of national interests.

[1] The squadron's radio callsign is "Talon," and their tailcode is "LF."

[2] The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[2] This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.