Reconnect. Remember. Belong.
Preserving our legacy in the world of carrier aviation, we were an elite group!
Join the Viking SENSO Association to stay connected with your shipmates through history, reunions, and lifelong camaraderie.
Click on the squadron patch to see group shots of some SENSO warriors. We are still looking for VS-30 and VS-27 group shots. If you have some photos you would like to add, please send them to us at vikingsensoassociation@gmail.com
National Viking SENSO Reunion
Save the date for the 2027 National Viking SENSO Reunion in Pensacola, Florida, from 22–25 April. We’ve planned four days of events—both on and off base—designed for our elite group to reconnect, reflect on our service, and rejoice in our shared history at the Cradle of Naval Aviation. It’s more than a reunion; it’s a homecoming for the SENSO community.
How We Got Here
The Story Behind the Story
Read how a couple of old SENSOs got together for drinks one night and, well, you can’t make this stuff up……
What is the Viking SENSO Association?
The Viking SENSO Association (VSA) is a national Veteran’s non-profit (501 c19) association. As outlined in the Articles of Incorporation, the VSA was launched “To represent and facilitate this Veterans organization of U. S. Navy carrier-based S-3 Viking enlisted Sensor Operators (SENSOs) of the AW rating, promote the general public education and history of this specialized and elite group of Naval Aircrewmen, perpetuate the memory of our past and present Shipmates, and contribute to the general camaraderie and philanthropy of this group via local/regional special events and/or biennial National conventions/reunions.” Basically, we were so thrilled and humbled by the amazing turnout of the instructor reunion in 2023 that we wanted to do it again and make it bigger and better for all SENSOs. The August 2025 SENSO Reunion in San Diego was just that, bigger and better. As we move forward planning is already underway for the 2027 SENSO reunion in Pensacola, Florida.
Positive Ripples
The Mount Soledad Project
As part of the 2025 Reunion in San Diego, there was a ceremony at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial during which we unveiled a granite plaque forever commemorating the Viking SENSO and the critical part we played in the defense of our nation during the Cold War years.
The plaque is now on display at Mount Soledad. A heartfelt thanks goes out to Tom Taylor for his initial idea of placing a plaque at Mount Soledad and his generous donation that covered the cost of the plaque.
The Viking SENSO Video Project
We have been capturing some sENSOs on video talking about their time in the s-3. Take a look at the SENSO Chronicles and conversations with Ed Heim and Killer Hendricks.