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Strike Fighter Wing Pacific | |
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Active | 25 August 1969 - Present (Error: Need valid year, month, day) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack Wing |
Role | Man, 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 | |
Commodore | CAPT. Daniel Quinn |
Deputy Commodore | CAPT. Michael G. "Skids" Stokes |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Monica J. Kuhl |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | A-1 Skyraider A-4 Skyhawk A-7 Corsair II |
Fighter | F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet F/A-18E/F Super Hornet |
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Air Text and Evaluation Squadron 31 | |
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Active | 8 May 1995 - Present (29 years, 1 month) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Air Test and Evaluation |
Role | Conduct safe, effective, and efficient flight tests |
Part of | Naval Air Systems Command |
Garrison/HQ | File:NAWS China Lake Emblem.svgNAWS China Lake |
Nickname(s) | Dust Devils |
Decorations | [2] |
Website | https://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd/VX31 |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Christopher Putre |
Executive Officer | CDR. Bryan Hopper |
Chief Test Pilot | CDR. David Hafeman |
Insignia | |
Callsign | COSO |
Modex | 2XX[3] |
Tail Code | DD[4] |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | [2] |
VFA-14 Infobox
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Strike Fighter Squadron 14 | |
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Active | September 1919 - Present (Error: Need valid year, month, day) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Electronic Warfare |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Nine |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Lemoore |
Nickname(s) | Tophatters |
Motto(s) | "The Oldest and Boldest" |
Mascot(s) | Top hat |
Engagements | Opertion Torch |
Decorations | Presidential 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 [5] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-14/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Marvin Wynn |
Executive Officer | CDR. Casey McCain |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Michael L. Flanders |
Insignia | |
Callsign | CAMELOT[6] |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | MBT (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) |
Fighter | Hanriot 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) |
Reconnaissance | MO-1 (1924-25) |
Trainer | JN-6H Jenny (1919-1922) [7] |
VFA-103 Infobox
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Strike Fighter Squadron 103 | |
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Active | 1 May 1952 - Present (72 years, 2 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close 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 |
Engagements | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Decorations | Safety "S" Mutha Fighter Spirit Award (4) Battle Efficiency "E", (2) Wade McClusky Award Golden Wrench Maintenance Award Golden Anchor Retention Award |
Website | https://www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/vfa103/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Jeffrey Creighan |
Executive Officer | CDR. Jonathan Gilliom |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Jose M. Rivera |
Insignia | |
Callsign | Victory |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | FG-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 | |
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Active | 1 May 1961 - Present (63 years, 2 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) |
Part of | Electronic Attack Wing Pacific |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Vikings |
Colors | #fe0000 #0000fe #fffc05 |
Decorations | Commander Theodore G. Ellyson Award for Aviator Production Excellence [2] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-129/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Joshua M. Ales |
Executive Officer | CDR. Sergio A. Armas |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Christopher O. Liam Jr |
Insignia | |
Callsign | FENIX[8] |
Modex | 5XX[9] |
Tail Code | NJ[10] |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EKA-3B Skywarrior (1961-1971 EA-6B Prowler(1971-2015) EA-18G Growler(2008-Present) [2] |
VAQ-130 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 130 | |
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Active | 1 September 1959 - Present (64 years, 10 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Electronic 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 |
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 [2] |
Decorations | Safety "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 [2] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-130/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Carl "Chex" Ellsworth |
Executive Officer | CDR. Timothy Warburton |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Frank H. Wilson Jr. |
Insignia | |
Callsign | ZAPPER[11] |
Modex | 5XX[12] |
Tail Code | AC[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) [14][15] |
VAQ-131 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 131 | |
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Active | 1 February 1946 - Present (78 years, 4 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) | Lancers |
Motto(s) | Tip of the Spear |
Colors | #2a2e60 #fac72d |
Mascot(s) | Spartan |
Engagements | Iran 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] |
Decorations | Prowler Squadron of the Year Award [2] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-131/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. James C. Jordan |
Executive Officer | CDR. Kyle D. Hanford |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Andrew J. Jenkins |
Insignia | |
Callsign | SKYBOLT[16] |
Modex | 55X[17] |
Tail Code | NL |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | KA/A-3B Skywarrior (1956-1968) |
Electronic warfare | EKA-3B Skywarrior (1968-1971) EA-6B Prowler(1971-2014) EA-18G Growler(2014-Present) |
Patrol | P2V Neptune (1946-1956) [2] |
VAQ-132 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 132 | |
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Active | 1 November 1955 - Present (68 years, 8 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) | Scorpions |
Motto(s) | First to the Fleet, First to the Fight |
Colors | #eb2426 #e9e62b |
Mascot(s) | Scorpion |
Engagements | Operation 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 [2] |
Decorations | Safety "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) [18] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-132/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Nathaniel "Stray" Michael |
Executive Officer | CDR. Kenneth “Kitty” Kapp |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Anthony D. Bush |
Insignia | |
Callsign | SCORP[19] |
Modex | 54X[20] |
Tail Code | NL |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | KA-3B Skywarrior (1955-1968) |
Electronic warfare | EKA-3B Skywarrior (1968-1971) EA-6B Prowler(1971-2009) EA-18G Growler(2008-Present) [21] |
VAQ-133 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 133 | |
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Active | 14 March 1969 - 1 Jun 1992, 1 April 1996 - Present (55 years, 3 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Electronic Warfare |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing 9 |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Wizards |
Motto(s) | Push it up! |
Colors | #ac1f24 #ffca0e #000000 |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Northern Watch Operation Southern Watch Operation New Dawn Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Freedom's Sentinel Operation Inherent Resolve [2] |
Decorations | Safety "S" (5) Battle "E" (3) Top Hook (4) Tactical Excellence Award (2) [22] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-133/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Keith Zeuner |
Executive Officer | CDR. Erik Dente |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Frederick J. Tuiel |
Insignia | |
Callsign | MAGIC[23] |
Modex | 5XX[24] |
Tail Code | NG |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | KA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1971) |
Electronic warfare | EKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-1971) EA-6B Prowler(1971-1992, 1996-2013) EA-18G Growler(2013-Present) [25] |
VAQ-134 Infobox
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VAQ-135 Infobox
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VAQ-136 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 136 | |
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Active | 6 April 1973 - Present (51 years, 2 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 [2] |
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 [2] |
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[33] |
Modex | 5XX[34] |
Tail Code | NE |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-6B Prowler(1973-2013) EA-18G Growler(2013-Present) [35] |
VAQ-137 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 137 | |
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Active | 14 December 1973 - 26 May 1994, 1 October 1996 - Present (50 years, 6 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Electronic Warfare |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Eleven |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Rooks |
Colors | #ffffff #000000 |
Engagements | Operation Frequent Wind Operation Fluid Drive Operation Desert Storm Operation Continue Hope Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation New Dawn Operation Inherent Resolve [2] |
Decorations | Navy 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] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-137/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Scott D. Maynes |
Executive Officer | CDR. Frank D. Willis |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Paul F. Davis |
Insignia | |
Callsign | ROOK[36] |
Modex | 5XX[37] |
Tail Code | NH |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-6B Prowler(1973-1994, 1994-2013) EA-18G Growler(2013-Present) [38] |
VAQ-138 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 138 | |
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Active | 27 February 1976 - Present (48 years, 4 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[39] |
Modex | 51X[40] |
Tail Code | NL |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-6B Prowler(1976-2010) EA-18G Growler(2010-Present) [41] |
VAQ-144 Infobox
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Electronic Attack Squadron 144 | |
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Active | 1 October 2021 - Present (2 years, 9 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Electronic 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 |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-144/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Jason “Murse” Windom |
Executive Officer | CAPT. Brant “Probie” Schmall |
Command Senior Chief | CMDCS. Samuel Statler |
Insignia | |
Callsign | DEVIL |
Modex | 5XX[42] |
Tail Code | AB |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-18G Growler (2023-Present) [2] |
Notes
edit- ^ VUP-11 to be established in 2025
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