The Perpetual Prowler Tribute

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040819-N-4385W-001 Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash. (Aug. 19, 2004) - Electronic Attack Squadrons line up in formation to celebrate an awards ceremony during Prowler Week 2004 on board Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Winter (RELEASED)

 

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Prowler action

 

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011204-N-4432A-501 In the Arabian Sea (Dec. 4, 2001) -- An EA-6B “Prowler” from the "Rooks" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) circles USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for its final approach. The "Rooks" are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) deployed on the nuclear aircraft carrier in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Dave Adams. (RELEASED)

 

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011218-N-8391L-045 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 18, 2001 -- An EA-6B “Prowler” from the "Yellow Jackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Eight (VAQ-138) and an F/A-18 “Hornet” from the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314) prepare for launch off the deck of USS John C. Stennis. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Troy M. Latham. (RELEASED)

 

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020406-N-9769P-047 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Apr. 6, 2002 -- The crew of an EA-6B "Prowler" is given the final signal for launch from one of four steam catapult systems on the ship’s flight deck. The Prowler is assigned to the "Yellow Jackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Eight (VAQ-138). John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

020227-N-4768W-109 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Feb. 27, 2002 -- An EA-6B "Prowler" from the "Yellow Jackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Eight (VAQ-138) is parked under a full moon awaiting its next mission. John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Word. (RELEASED)

 

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030204-N-6436W-003 Oak Harbor, Wash., (Feb. 4, 2003) -- An EA-6B “Prowler” from Electronic Attack Squadron One Twenty Eight (VAQ-128) flies a routine training exercise over the Puget Sound while the squadron conducts a routine training exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael B. W. Watkins. (RELEASED)

030204-N-6436W-001 Oak Harbor, Wash., (Feb. 4, 2003) -- An EA-6B “Prowler” from Electronic Attack Squadron One Twenty Eight (VAQ-128) in flight near Mount Baker, on a routine training exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael B. W. Watkins. (RELEASED)

030204-N-6436W-002 Oak Harbor, Wash., (Feb. 4, 2003) -- An EA-6B “Prowler” from Electronic Attack Squadron One Twenty Eight (VAQ-128) in flight near the Northern Cascade Mountains while the squadron conducts a routine training exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael B. W. Watkins. (RELEASED)

 

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020121-N-5786V-505 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 21, 2002) -- An EA-6B "Prowler" from the "Rooks" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Rooks are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) currently deployed with the Roosevelt in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Angela Virnig. (RELEASED)

020120-N-6626D-006 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 20, 2002 -- A safety observer watches an EA-6B "Prowler" from the "Rooks" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) launch from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Rooks are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) currently deployed with the Roosevelt in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Amy DelaTorres. (RELEASED)

 

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020319-N-9849W-001 At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Mar. 19, 2002 -- Sailors prepare an EA-6B “Prowler” assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136) for flight operations. Kitty Hawk is conducting work-ups in preparation for an upcoming extended underway period, and is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John E. Woods. (RELEASED)

020331-N-1665B-002 At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Mar. 31, 2002 -- The flight deck crew aboard the Kitty Hawk prepares to launch an EA-6B “Prowler” from the “Gantlets” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136). Kitty Hawk is currently conducting work-ups in preparation for an upcoming extended underway period, and is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Staci M. Bitzer. (RELEASED)

 

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020715-N-2329T-001 At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Jul. 15, 2002 -- Arresting Gear Officer Lt. Stacey Wright from San Francisco, CA, watches the landing area as an EA-6B “Prowler” from the "Scorpions" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Two (VAQ-132) lands on the flight deck. The “Prowler” provides an umbrella of protection over strike aircraft, ground troops, and ships by jamming enemy radar, electronic data-links, and communications. George Washington and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One Seven (CVW-17) are on a scheduled six-month deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class T.J. Talarico. (RELEASED)

 

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020923-N-1280S-001 At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sept. 23, 2002 -- An E-2C "Hawkeye" from the “Tigertails” of Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Five (VAW-125) and an EA-6B "Prowler" from the “Scorpions” of the Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Two (VAQ-132) stand ready on the flight deck at night. The "Hawkeye" is an all-weather, tactical warning and control system aircraft that provides command and control functions for the battle group. The "Prowler" is a twin-engine aircraft used to provide an umbrella of protection for strike aircraft by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications. VAW-125 and George Washington are based in Norfolk, Va. VAQ- 132 is based in Whidbey Island, Wa. The George Washington is participating in Exercise Mediterranean Shark during a scheduled six-month deployment, which has included combat missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. Exercise Mediterranean Shark is a bilateral training exercise conducted in Morocco by a U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit MEU/SOC (Special Operations Capable), to show the effectiveness of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The MAGTF allows commands to task organized surface and air assets for use in meeting specific ends. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Lindsay Switzer. (RELEASED)

 

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021024-N-6817C-001 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Oct. 24, 2002 -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Mark Cabreria from Sunnyvale, Calif., directs an EA-6B “Prowler” to one of four steam driven catapults on the ship’s flight deck. The EA-6B Prowler provides an umbrella of protection over strike aircraft, ground troops and ships by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler Clements. (RELEASED)

 

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021109-N-1810F-024 At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Nov. 9, 2002 -- An EA-6B “Prowler” assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the ship’s flight deck. Kitty Hawk is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)

 

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021117-F-2751G-018 Incirlik Air Base, Turkey (Nov. 17, 2002) -- An EA-6B “Prowler” assigned to the “Wizards” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Thirty Three (VAQ-133), takes off from Incirlik Air Base. The aircraft and her crew are assigned to a Combined Task Force conducting missions in support of Operation Northern Watch, which has been enforcing the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq since 1997. U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Jason W. Gamble. (RELEASED)

 

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021207-N-4308O-001 Aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) -- Flight deck personnel prepare to launch an EA-6B “Prowler” from the “Zappers” of Electronic Warfare Squadron One Thirty (VAQ-130) from the flight deck. Truman and Carrier Airwing Three (CVW-3) are currently on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan T. O'Connor. (RELEASED)

 

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021127-N-1810F-012 At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Nov. 27, 2002 -- A naval aviator assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136) looks over the ordnance on his EA-6B “Prowler.” Prowler aircraft obtain tactical electronic intelligence within specific combat areas while simultaneously providing an umbrella of protection over other strike aircraft, ground troops, and ships at sea by jamming the enemy’s radar, electronic data links, and other forms of electronic communications. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)