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1969 established VP-4 Special Projects detachment
15Nov1979 VP-4 Special Projects detachment became a permanent detachment
16Jul1982 commissioned VPU-2 (Patrol Squadron Special Projects Unit) as an independent unit from VP-4 Special Projects detachment
27Mar1996 commissioned VPU-2 as a full squadron
14Apr1998 redesignated VPU-2 (Special Projects Patrol Squadron)