VAQ-138
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Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138), also known as the "Yellow Jackets", is an expeditionary EA-18G Growler squadron of the United States Navy based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
Quick Facts Electronic Attack Squadron 138, Active ...
Electronic Attack Squadron 138 | |
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Active | 27 February 1976 - Present (48 years, 5 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Electronic Warfare |
Part of | Electronic Attack Wing Pacific |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Yellowjackets |
Motto(s) | "Nihil minor quam optime" - "Nothing less than the best" |
Colors | #fae600 #000000 |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Safety "S" (2) Battle "E" (2) Admiral Arthur W. Radford Award (2) Prowler Maintenance Squadron of the Year Golden Anchor Award Prowler Safety Squadron of the Year |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-138/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. David “Nard Dog” Leisenring |
Executive Officer | CDR. Evan “Corky” Coleman |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Dennisha J. McElveen |
Insignia | |
Callsign | RAMPAGE[2] |
Modex | 51X[3] |
Tail Code | NL |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-6B Prowler(1976-2010) EA-18G Growler(2010-Present) [4] |
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