The Perpetual Prowler Tribute

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030128-N-2410G-502 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 28, 2003 -- The crew of an EA-6B "Prowler" from the "Shadow Hawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four One (VAQ-141) man their aircraft in preparation for flight operations. Roosevelt is conducting training exercises in the Caribbean Sea in preparation of an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Brad Garner. (RELEASED)

 

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030202-N-7498B-107 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Feb. 2, 2003 -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Second Class Erin Weeks of Olympia, Wash., gives the "thumbs up" on her final check of an EA-6B “Prowler” prior to launch from the ship's flight deck. The Stennis and her embarked air wing are conducting sea trials after completing a seven-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period in preparation for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Randi Brown. (RELEASED)

 

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030314-N-6817C-004 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 14, 2003) -- Lt. Shannon Callahan assigned to the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) inspects the exterior of an EA-6B Prowler prior to its takeoff from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are operating in support of Operation Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler Clements. (RELEASED)

 

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030311-N-4154B-501 Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 11, 2003) -- Crewmembers assigned to the "Shadow Hawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four One (VAQ-141) work on a EA-6B Prowler aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Bash. (RELEASED)

 

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030313-N-9693M-005 Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily (Mar. 13, 2003) -- Members assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four Two (VAQ-142) maneuver an EA-6B Prowler into position for a maintenance check. The “Gray Wolves” are returning to their home base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., following a deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Naval Air Station Sigonella provides logistical support for Sixth Fleet and NATO forces in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Damon J. Moritz (RELEASED)

 

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030315-N-9593M-016 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 15, 2003) -- A Naval Aviator assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) conducts a preflight inspection on an EA-6B Prowler prior to the morning flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Philip A. McDaniel. (RELEASED)

 

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030323-N-4308O-069 Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 23, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Zappers” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor. (RELEASED)

 

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030324-N-9693M-004 Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily (Mar. 24, 2003) -- Aviation Mechanics from the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Forty Two (VAQ-142) work on an EA-6B Prowler from Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Two (VAQ-132). The EA-6B made an emergency landing following a blowdown of the landing gear. A blowdown is a forced release of nitrogen to lower landing gear in the case of an emergency. The Naval Air Station provides logistical support for all Sixth Fleet and NATO forces in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Damon J. Moritz. (RELEASED)

 

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030325-N-4284T-002 South Pacific Ocean (Mar. 25, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Five (VAQ-135) prepares to launch from one of four steam-driven catapults on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Battle Group is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Joshua Tyree. (RELEASED)

 

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030326-N-4308O-012 Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 26, 2003) -- Routine maintenance is performed on an EA-6B "Prowler" assigned to the “Zappers” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) on the flightdeck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are operating in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor. (RELEASED)

 

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030327-N-1810F-013 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 27, 2003) -- Aviation ordnancemen apply fins to a high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) located on an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136) on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently operating with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)

 

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030322-F-9528H-016 Central Command Area of Responsibility (Mar. 22, 2003) -- A U.S. Marine Corp EA-6B Prowler assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Two (VMAQ-2) takes off from a forward deployed location. VMAQ-2 is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Hannen. (RELEASED)

 

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AL ASAD, Iraq-Colonel Mark Wakeman, commanding officer, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1, celebrates his 3,000th flight hour in the EA-6B Prowler with a fellow officer and a "near beer" after his wet down ceremony at Al Asad, Iraq, Sept. 4, 200. USMC Photo by Cpl. James D. Hamel

 

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030328-N-9563N-503 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 28, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Shadow Hawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Forty One (VAQ-141) lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Shadow Hawks are part of Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) embarked aboard Roosevelt conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Phillip A. Nickerson Jr. (RELEASED)

 

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030328-N-1810F-017 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 28, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Gaunlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136) prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently operating with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)