[3] As the United States Navy’s first uninhibited maritime patrol squadron, VUP-19 is a team of more than 500 active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel which draws its lineage from and honors the rich history of Patrol Squadron ONE NINE (VP-19) “Big Red” originally established in July 1946 as VP-907."

On 7 February 2013 the Navy announced that it would stand up VUP-19 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, in Fiscal Year 2014 to eventually operate the MQ-4C Triton.

A detachment of VUP-19 would also be established at NAS Point Mugu, California.

[4] As of June 2018, VUP-19 has attained Early Operational Capability (EOC).

[5] On 27 June 2018, VUP-19 launched its first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton at Naval Base Ventura County.