VAQ-136
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Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) "Gauntlets" is a United States Navy Electronic attack squadron flying the EA-18G Growler and is currently attached to Carrier Air Wing Two, deploy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson a composite unit made up of a wide array of aircraft performing a variety of combat and support missions including F2T2EA. The squadron is currently stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
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Quick Facts Electronic Attack Squadron 136, Active ...
Electronic Attack Squadron 136 | |
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Active | 6 April 1973 - Present (51 years, 4 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Electronic Warfare |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Two |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Gauntlets |
Motto(s) | "Lac Pecuniam" |
Colors | #192e54 #e1c437 #461b12 |
Engagements | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Provide Promise Operation Southern Watch Operation Deny Flight Operation Deliberate Force Operation Deliberate Guard Operation Desert Fox Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Majestic Eagle Operation Enduring Freedom Operation New Dawn Operation Inherent Resolve [1] |
Decorations | Safety "S" (3) Battle "E" (5) Admiral Arthur W. Radford Award (2) Prowler Squadron of the Year Award (3) Association of Old Crows- Outstanding Unit Award [1] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-136/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Paul C. Ritter |
Executive Officer | CDR. William Bogdanowicz |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Jason P. Degraaf |
Insignia | |
Callsign | IRONCLAW[2] |
Modex | 5XX[3] |
Tail Code | NE |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-6B Prowler(1973-2013) EA-18G Growler(2013-Present) [4] |
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