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VAQ-209
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Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) is a United States Navy Reserve electromagnetic attack squadron. Known as the "Star Warriors", the squadron flies the EA-18G Growler carrier-based electronic warfare jet aircraft. It is assigned to the Tactical Support Wing and based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. Its mission is: "To safely train to attain and maintain mobilization readiness for immediate employment in event of war or national emergency." The squadron's radio callsign is "Vader".
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Quick Facts Electronic Attack Squadron 209, Active ...
Electronic Attack Squadron 209 | |
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![]() VAQ-209 EA-18G Growlers firing AGM-88 HARM missiles over the Pacific Ocean in 2022 | |
Active | 1 October 1977 – present |
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Role | Airborne Electromagnetic Attack |
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Nickname(s) | Star Warriors |
Motto(s) | Fortuna Fortes Juvat[citation needed] (Latin: "Fortune favors the strong" |
Colors | Green and Gold |
Mascot(s) | Darth Vader |
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VAQ-209 insignia | ![]() |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | EA-6A Electric Intruder EA-6B Prowler EA-18G Growler |
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