 Both squadrons then assumed the intermediate jet training role at Meridian in the T-2C Buckeye.The first Training Squadron NINE was disestablished in July 1987 and its aircraft and personnel were consolidated into VT-19.On October 1, 1998, VT-19 was re-designated VT-9 (becoming the second Training Squadron to use the VT-9 designation) and assumed the name "Tigers" from the original Training Squadron NINE.