Strike Fighter Wing Pacific

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Strike Fighter Wing Pacific
 
Active25 August 1969 - Present
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Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeFighter/Attack Wing
RoleMan, train, and equip combat-ready strike fighter squadrons to Carrier Air Wing and Marine Air Group commanders
Part of Naval Air Force Pacific
Garrison/HQ NAS Lemoore
Commanders
CommodoreCAPT. Daniel Quinn
Deputy CommodoreCAPT. Michael G. "Skids" Stokes
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Monica J. Kuhl
Aircraft flown
AttackA-1 Skyraider
A-4 Skyhawk
A-7 Corsair II
FighterF/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

Lemoore Squdrons

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Insignia Squadron Code Callsign/Nickname Assigned Aircraft Operational Assignment Administrative Assignment
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 2 VFA-2 Bounty Hunters F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Two Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 14 VFA-14 Tophatters F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Nine Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 22 VFA-22 Fighting Redcocks F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 25 VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Eleven Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 41 VFA-41 Black Aces F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Nine Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 86 VFA-86 Sidewinders F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seven Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 94 VFA-94 Mighty Shrikes F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 97 VFA-97 Warhawks F-35C Lightning II Carrier Air Wing Eleven Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing (COMJSFWING)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 113 VFA-113 Stingers F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Two Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 122 VFA-122 Flying Eagles F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 VFA-125 Rough Raiders F-35C Lightning II Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing (COMJSFWING)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 136 VFA-136 Knighthawks F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seven Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 137 VFA-137 Kestrels F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 146 VFA-146 Blue Diamonds F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 147 VFA-147 Argonauts F-35C Lightning II Carrier Air Wing Two Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing (COMJSFWING)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 151 VFA-151 Vigilantes F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Nine Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 154 VFA-154 Black Knights F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Eleven Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 192 VFA-192 World Famous Golden Dragons F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Two Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Naval Air Station Lemoore Search and Rescue NASL SAR MH-60S Seahawk "Knighthawk" Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL)
 
Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific SFWSPAC F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC) Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC)
 
Fleet Readiness Center West FRCW Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL) Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC)

Oceana Squadrons

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Insignia Squadron Code Callsign/Nickname Assigned Aircraft Operational Assignment Administrative Assignment
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 11 VFA-11 Red Rippers F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing One Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Fighter Squadron Composite 12 VFC-12 Fighting Omars F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Commander, Tactical Support Wing (TSW) Commander, Tactical Support Wing (TSW)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 31 VFA-31 Tomcatters F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Eight Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 32 VFA-32 Fighting Swordsmen F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Three Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 34 VFA-34 Blue Blasters F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Eleven Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 37 VFA-37 Ragin’ Bulls F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Eight Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 81 VFA-81 Sunliners F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing One Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 83 VFA-83 Rampagers F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Three Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 87 VFA-87 Golden Warriors F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Eight Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 103 VFA-103 Jolly Rogers F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seven Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 105 VFA-105 Gunslingers F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Three Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 106 VFA-106 Gladiators F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 131 VFA-131 Wildcats F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Three Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 143 VFA-143 Pukin’ Dogs F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Seven Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 211 VFA-211 Checkmates F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing One Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Strike Fighter Squadron 213 VFA-213 Black Lions F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Air Wing Eight Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 VR-56 Globemasters C-40 Clipper Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing (CFLSW) Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing (CFLSW)
 
Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic SFWSLANT F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT) Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT)
 
Naval Special Warfare Development Group DEVGRU SEAL Team Six Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) United States Naval Special Warfare Command (USNSWC)
 
Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic FRCMA Naval Air Station Oceana (NASO) Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC)

Whidbey Island Squadrons

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Insignia Squadron Code Callsign/Nickname Assigned Aircraft Operational Assignment Administrative Assignment
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 VAQ-129 Vikings EA-18G Growler Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 130 VAQ-130 Zappers EA-18G Growler Carrier Air Wing Three Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 131 VAQ-131 Lancers EA-18G Growler Forward/Expeditionary Deployments Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 132 VAQ-132 Scorpions EA-18G Growler Forward/Expeditionary Deployments Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 133 VAQ-133 Wizards EA-18G Growler Carrier Air Wing Nine Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 134 VAQ-134 Garudas EA-18G Growler Forward/Expeditionary Deployments Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 135 VAQ-135 Black Ravens EA-18G Growler Forward/Expeditionary Deployments Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 136 VAQ-136 Gauntlets EA-18G Growler Carrier Air Wing Two Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 137 VAQ-137 Rooks EA-18G Growler Carrier Air Wing Eleven Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 138 VAQ-138 Yellowjackets EA-18G Growler Forward/Expeditionary Deployments Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 139 VAQ-139 Cougars EA-18G Growler Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 140 VAQ-140 Patriots EA-18G Growler Carrier Air Wing Seven Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 142 VAQ-142 Grey Wolves EA-18G Growler Carrier Air Wing Eight Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 144 VAQ-144 Main Battery EA-18G Growler Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC) until move to Carrier Air Wing One Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Electronic Attack Squadron 209 VAQ-209 Star Warriors EA-18G Growler Commander, Tactical Support Wing (TSW) Commander, Tactical Support Wing (TSW)
 
USAF 390th Electronic Combat Squadron 390th ECS Wild Boars EA-18G Growler 366th Operations Group 366th Fighter Wing
 
Patrol Squadron 1 VP-1 Screaming Eagles P-8A Poseidon Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Patrol Squadron 4 VP-4 Skinny Dragons P-8A Poseidon Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Patrol Squadron 9 VP-9 Golden Eagles P-8A Poseidon Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Unmanned Patrol Squadron 11[note 1] VUP-11 Proud Pegasus MQ-4C Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Patrol Squadron 40 VP-40 Fighting Marlins P-8A Poseidon Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Patrol Squadron 46 VP-46 Grey Knights P-8A Poseidon Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Patrol Squadron 47 VP-47 Golden Swordsmen P-8A Poseidon Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Patrol Squadron 69 VP-69 Totems P-8A Poseidon Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 VQ-1 World Watchers EP-3E Aries II Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10) Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten (COMPATRECONWING 10)
 
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61 VR-61 Islanders C-40A Clipper Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing (COMFLELOGSUPPWING) Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing (COMFLELOGSUPPWING)
 
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue NASWI SAR MH-60S "Knighthawk" Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI)
 
Electronic Attack Weapons School EAWS EA-18G Growler Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC) Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC)
 
Fleet Readiness Center Northwest FRCNW Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC)

John Wallis Johnson Awards

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Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters American Campaign Medal American Defense Service Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two service stars National Defense Service Medal World War II Victory Medal

Roger A. Towberman Awards

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US Air Force Master Enlisted Aircrew Badge
Master Intelligence Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusters Air Medal with two silver oak leaf clusters Aerial Achievement Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters Joint Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device and two silver oak leaf clusters Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster Combat Readiness Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Good Conduct Medal with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (second ribbon to denote tenth award) National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star Kosovo Campaign Medal with service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal with service star
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Air and Space Campaign Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with two bronze oak leaf clusters Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters
Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Air Force Training Ribbon NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia
Master Intelligence Badge Space Staff Badge

CAPT. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell Awards

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Naval Aviator Badge
Silver Star
Air Medal
w/ Strike/Flight Numeral 5
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Combat Action Ribbon Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy E Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal
w/ 2 Service Stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
w/ 2 Service Stars
Iraq Campaign Medal
w/ 2 Service Stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon United Nations Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) Navy Expert Rifleman Medal Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal

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VX-31 Infobox

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Air Text and Evaluation Squadron 31
 
Active8 May 1995 - Present
(29 years, 5 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeAir Test and Evaluation
RoleConduct safe, effective, and efficient flight tests
Part of Naval Air Systems Command
Garrison/HQFile:NAWS China Lake Emblem.svgNAWS China Lake
Nickname(s)Dust Devils
Decorations
[2]
Websitehttps://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd/VX31
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Christopher Putre
Executive OfficerCDR. Bryan Hopper
Chief Test PilotCDR. David Hafeman
Insignia
CallsignCOSO
Modex2XX[3]
Tail CodeDD[4]
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare

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VFA-14 Infobox

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Strike Fighter Squadron 14
 
ActiveSeptember 1919 - Present
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Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Carrier Air Wing Nine
Garrison/HQ NAS Lemoore
Nickname(s)Tophatters
Motto(s)"The Oldest and Boldest"
Mascot(s)Top hat
EngagementsOpertion Torch
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation (United States) (2)
Navy Unit Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
Battle Star (5)
Safety "S" (4)
Battle "E" (8)
Admiral Joseph C. Clifton Award
Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy
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Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-14/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Marvin Wynn
Executive OfficerCDR. Casey McCain
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Michael L. Flanders
Insignia
CallsignCAMELOT[6]
Aircraft flown
BomberMBT (1919-1921)
R-6L (1920-1921)
BF2C-2 Goshawk (1934-1937)
SB2U-1/2 Vindicator (1937-1942)
SBD-3/4/5 Dauntless (1942-1944)
SB2C-1C/3/4E/5 Helldiver (1944-1948)
FighterHanriot HD-1 (1919)
Nieuport 28 (1919)
S-4C Scout (1919)
VE-7/7SF/9 Bluebird (1921-1924)
TS-1 (1925-1926)
FB-5 (1927)
F2B-1 (1927-1929)
F6C Hawk (1929-1930)
F8C Helldiver (1930-1931)
F4B-3/4 (1932-1933)
F11C-2 Goshawk (1933-1934)
F4U-4/5 Corsair (1948-1953)
F3D-2 Skyknight (1954-1955)
F3H-2/2N Demon (1955-1963)
F-4B Phantom II (1963-1974)
F-14A Tomcat (1974-2001)
F/A-18E Super Hornet (2001-Present)
ReconnaissanceMO-1 (1924-25)
TrainerJN-6H Jenny (1919-1922)
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VFA-103 Infobox

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Strike Fighter Squadron 103
 
Active1 May 1952 - Present
(72 years, 5 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeFighter/Attack
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Aerial reconnaissance
Part of Carrier Air Wing Seven
Garrison/HQ NAS Oceana
Nickname(s)Jolly Rogers
Mascot(s)Ensign Jack "Bones" Ernie
EngagementsOperation Desert Shield
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
DecorationsSafety "S"
Mutha Fighter Spirit Award (4)
Battle Efficiency "E", (2)
Wade McClusky Award
Golden Wrench Maintenance Award
Golden Anchor Retention Award
Websitehttps://www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/vfa103/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Jeffrey Creighan
Executive OfficerCDR. Jonathan Gilliom
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Jose M. Rivera
Insignia
CallsignVictory
Aircraft flown
FighterFG-1D Corsair (1952)
F9F-6/8B Cougar (1952-1957
F-8A/C/E Crusader (1957-1965)
F-4B/J/S Phantom II(1964-1983)
F-14A/B Tomcat(1983-2004)
F/A-18F Super Hornet (2004-Present)

VAQ-129 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 129
 
Active1 May 1961 - Present
(63 years, 5 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleFleet Replacement Squadron (FRS)
Part of Electronic Attack Wing Pacific
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Vikings
Colors #fe0000  #0000fe  #fffc05 
DecorationsCommander Theodore G. Ellyson Award for Aviator Production Excellence
[2]
Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-129/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Joshua M. Ales
Executive OfficerCDR. Sergio A. Armas
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Christopher O. Liam Jr
Insignia
CallsignFENIX[8]
Modex5XX[9]
Tail CodeNJ[10]
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare
EKA-3B Skywarrior (1961-1971
EA-6B Prowler(1971-2015)
EA-18G Growler(2008-Present)
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VAQ-130 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 130
 
Active1 September 1959 - Present
(65 years, 1 month)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Carrier Air Wing Three
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Zappers
Motto(s)"We Can Hack It", "Fly Fast, Talk Trash, E.A."
Colors #0f5842  #42b468  #f2e908 
Mascot(s)Robbie the Dragon
EngagementsOperation 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
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DecorationsSafety "S" (4)
Battle "E" (3)
Admiral Arthur W. Radford Award (2)
Prowler Squadron of the Year Award (3)
Association of Old Crows- Outstanding Unit Award
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Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-130/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Carl "Chex" Ellsworth
Executive OfficerCDR. Timothy Warburton
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Frank H. Wilson Jr.
Insignia
CallsignZAPPER[11]
Modex5XX[12]
Tail CodeAC[13]
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare
EA-1E/F Skyraider (1959-1968)
EKA-3B Skywarrior (1968-1975
EA-6B Prowler(1975-2011)
EA-18G Growler(2011-Present)
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VAQ-131 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 131
 
Active1 February 1946 - Present
(78 years, 8 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Electronic Attack Wing Pacific
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Lancers
Motto(s)Tip of the Spear
Colors #2a2e60  #fac72d 
Mascot(s)Spartan
EngagementsIran hostage crisis
Multinational Force in Lebanon
Operation Urgent Fury
Operation Quick Force
Operation Restore Hope
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Unified Assistance
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation New Dawn
Operation Inherent Resolve
[2]
DecorationsProwler Squadron of the Year Award
[2]
Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-131/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. James C. Jordan
Executive OfficerCDR. Kyle D. Hanford
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Andrew J. Jenkins
Insignia
CallsignSKYBOLT[16]
Modex55X[17]
Tail CodeNL
Aircraft flown
BomberKA/A-3B Skywarrior (1956-1968)
Electronic
warfare
EKA-3B Skywarrior (1968-1971)
EA-6B Prowler(1971-2014)
EA-18G Growler(2014-Present)
PatrolP2V Neptune (1946-1956)
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VAQ-132 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 132
 
Active1 November 1955 - Present
(68 years, 11 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Electronic Attack Wing Pacific
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Scorpions
Motto(s)First to the Fleet, First to the Fight
Colors #eb2426  #e9e62b 
Mascot(s)Scorpion
EngagementsOperation Desert Shield
Operation Deny Flight
Operation Joint Endeavor
Operation Joint Guardian
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Irqi Freedom
Operation New Dawn
Operation Odyssey Dawn
Operation Unified Protector
Operation Inherent Resolve
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DecorationsSafety "S" (6)
Battle "E" (4)
Admiral Arthur W. Radford Award
Prowler Squadron of the Year Award
Golden Anchor Award (2)
Silver Anchor Award
Foreign Object Damage Excellence (2)
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Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-132/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Nathaniel "Stray" Michael
Executive OfficerCDR. Kenneth “Kitty” Kapp
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Anthony D. Bush
Insignia
CallsignSCORP[19]
Modex54X[20]
Tail CodeNL
Aircraft flown
BomberKA-3B Skywarrior (1955-1968)
Electronic
warfare
EKA-3B Skywarrior (1968-1971)
EA-6B Prowler(1971-2009)
EA-18G Growler(2008-Present)
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VAQ-133 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 133
 
Active14 March 1969 - 1 Jun 1992,
1 April 1996 - Present
(55 years, 7 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Carrier Air Wing 9
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Wizards
Motto(s)Push it up!
Colors #ac1f24  #ffca0e  #000000 
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Operation Northern Watch
Operation Southern Watch
Operation New Dawn
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Freedom's Sentinel
Operation Inherent Resolve
[2]
DecorationsSafety "S" (5)
Battle "E" (3)
Top Hook (4)
Tactical Excellence Award (2)
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Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-133/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Keith Zeuner
Executive OfficerCDR. Erik Dente
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Frederick J. Tuiel
Insignia
CallsignMAGIC[23]
Modex5XX[24]
Tail CodeNG
Aircraft flown
BomberKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1971)
Electronic
warfare
EKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1971)
EA-6B Prowler(1971-1992, 1996-2013)
EA-18G Growler(2013-Present)
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VAQ-134 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 134
 
Active7 June 1969 - Present
(55 years, 4 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Electronic Attack Wing Pacific
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Garudas
Colors #7f1518  #d6a229 
Mascot(s)Garuda
EngagementsOperation Desert Shield
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Northern Watch
Operation Allied Force
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation New Dawn
Operation Inherent Resolve
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DecorationsSafety "S" (5)
Battle "E" (10)
Admiral Arthur W. Radford Award (3)
Top Hook (4)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (4)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2)
Navy Unit Commendation
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Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-134/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Jason Sakash
Executive OfficerCDR. Clarence Boswell
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Rafael Suareztorres
Insignia
CallsignMAZDA[27]
Modex53X[28]
Tail CodeNL
Aircraft flown
BomberKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1971)
Electronic
warfare
EKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1971)
EA-6B Prowler(1971-2016)
EA-18G Growler(2016-Present)
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VAQ-135 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 135
 
Active15 May 1969 - Present
(55 years, 5 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Electronic Attack Wing Pacific
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Black Ravens
Colors #7bbfe9  #80c242 
Mascot(s)Raven
EngagementsOperation Praying Mantis
Operation Fiery Vigil
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Desert Fox
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
[2]
DecorationsSafety "S" (4)
Battle "E"
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (5)
Navy Expeditionary Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
CVW-11 Golden Wrench
Navy Unit Commendation (2)
Association of Old Crows Outstanding Unit Award (4)
[30]
Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-135/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Erik “DOM” Dippold
Executive OfficerCDR. Jeff “Gazer” Pinkerton
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Raymond Cabral
Insignia
CallsignRAVEN
Modex52X[31]
Tail CodeNL
Aircraft flown
BomberKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1973)
Electronic
warfare
EKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1973)
EA-6B Prowler(1973-2011)
EA-18G Growler(2011-Present)
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VAQ-136 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 136
 
Active6 April 1973 - Present
(51 years, 6 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Carrier Air Wing Two
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Gauntlets
Motto(s)"Lac Pecuniam"
Colors #192e54  #e1c437  #461b12 
EngagementsOperation 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
[2]
DecorationsSafety "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
[2]
Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-136/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Paul C. Ritter
Executive OfficerCDR. William Bogdanowicz
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Jason P. Degraaf
Insignia
CallsignIRONCLAW[33]
Modex5XX[34]
Tail CodeNE
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare
EA-6B Prowler(1973-2013)
EA-18G Growler(2013-Present)
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VAQ-137 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 137
 
Active14 December 1973 - 26 May 1994,
1 October 1996 - Present
(50 years, 10 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of Carrier Air Wing Eleven
Garrison/HQ NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Rooks
Colors #ffffff  #000000 
EngagementsOperation Frequent Wind
Operation Fluid Drive
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Continue Hope
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation New Dawn
Operation Inherent Resolve
[2]
DecorationsNavy Unit Commendation (4)
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (3)
Safety "S" (7)
Battle "E" (6)
Navy Expeditionary Medal (3)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Admiral Arthur W. Radford Award (5)
Prowler Squadron of the Year Award (2)
Association of Old Crows- Outstanding Unit Award
[2]
Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-137/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Scott D. Maynes
Executive OfficerCDR. Frank D. Willis
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Paul F. Davis
Insignia
CallsignROOK[36]
Modex5XX[37]
Tail CodeNH
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare
EA-6B Prowler(1973-1994, 1994-2013)
EA-18G Growler(2013-Present)
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VAQ-138 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 138
 
Active27 February 1976 - Present
(48 years, 7 months)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic 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
DecorationsSafety "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
Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-138/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. David “Nard Dog” Leisenring
Executive OfficerCDR. Evan “Corky” Coleman
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Dennisha J. McElveen
Insignia
CallsignRAMPAGE[39]
Modex51X[40]
Tail CodeNL
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare
EA-6B Prowler(1976-2010)
EA-18G Growler(2010-Present)
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VAQ-144 Infobox

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Electronic Attack Squadron 144
 
Active1 October 2021 - Present
(3 years)
Country  United States
Branch  United States Navy
TypeElectronic Attack
RoleElectronic Warfare
Part of  Carrier Air Wing One
Garrison/HQ  NAS Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)Main Battery
Motto(s)“Dealers of deception in the dark”
Colors #ec6924  #be5227  #000000 
Mascot(s)Devil
Websitehttps://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-144/
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR. Jason “Murse” Windom
Executive OfficerCAPT. Brant “Probie” Schmall
Command Senior ChiefCMDCS. Samuel Statler
Insignia
CallsignDEVIL
Modex5XX[42]
Tail CodeAB
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare
EA-18G Growler (2023-Present)
[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ VUP-11 to be established in 2025

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