This was the final year of Battle "E" eligibility for the Sacramento-class fast combat support ship.

She won the Battle E in 1989, 1991, 1994, 1999, and 2002.

The squadron won the Battle "E" a second time in 1974.

She won a second Battle "E" in 1959.

She also was awarded the Battle "E" for in Fiscal Years 1975 and 1976.

The ship earned its second consecutive Battle E in 1996.

On 14 February 1992, the ship won her second Battle "E".

VF-41 was also awarded the Battle "E" in 1985 and 1989.

Winning the Battle "E" is not a prerequisite.

Whale earned the Battle "E" for efficiency after this deployment.