VMFA-112, known as the 'Cowboys,' is equipped with 12 F/A-18A+ Hornets. In 2004, the Cowboys were the first reserve squadron to deploy to the Western Pacific since the Korean War. Since then, the squadron has been active in exercises in Norway and Great Britain. - VMFA-112, known as the 'Cowboys,' is equipped with 12 F/A-18A+ Hornets. In 2004, the Cowboys were the first reserve squadron to deploy to the Western Pacific since the Korean War. Since then, the squadron has been active in exercises in Norway and Great Britain.