The Perpetual Prowler Tribute

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030503-N-4953E-014 The Mediterranean Sea (May 3, 2003) -- Sailors assigned to the "Zappers" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) wash down an EA-6B Prowler aircraft on the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the aircraft carrier leaves the Mediterranean Sea and into the Atlantic Ocean. Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are 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 end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Danny Ewing Jr. (RELEASED)

 

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030729-N-9769P-041 Pacific Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Twenty Nine (VAQ-129) prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting pilot carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

 

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030803-N-6213R-115 Pacific Ocean (Aug 3, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Nine (VAQ-139) folds its wings after landing aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications in the Southern California operating area in preparation for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Mark J. Rebilas. (RELEASED)

 

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030731-N-9769P-082 Pacific Ocean (Jul. 31, 2003) -- Two EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the "Vikings" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Twenty Nine (VAQ-129) are transported by aircraft elevator from the hangar bay to the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California in preparation for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

030729-N-6213R-336 Pacific Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler from the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Twenty Nine (VAQ-129) taxis towards one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting training off the Southern California coast in preparation for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Mark J. Rebilas. (RELEASED)

030729-N-2659P-024 Pacific Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) -- An Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the "Vikings" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) climbs up the side of an EA-6B Prowler to assist the aircrew prior to flight. The Vikings are aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) conducting pilot carrier qualifications in the Southern California operating area. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Paul J. Perkins. (RELEASED)

 

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030616-N-6213R-057 Pacific Ocean (Jun. 16, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Patriots" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four Zero (VAQ-140) approaches the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and her embarked training squadrons (RAG) are conducting pilot carrier qualifications in the southern California operating area. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Mark J. Rebilas. (RELEASED)

 

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030518-N-4441P-001 Arabian Gulf (May 18, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Five (VAQ-135) is illuminated by visible moonlight during blue water night operations and combat maneuvering in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. VAQ-135 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 2nd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr. (RELEASED)

030519-N-4441P-006 Arabian Gulf (May 18, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Five (VAQ-135) is illuminated by visible moonlight during blue water night operations and combat maneuvering in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. VAQ-135 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 2nd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr. (RELEASED)

 

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030520-N-0295M-002 At sea aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) May 20, 2003 -- An EA-6B Prowler attached to the “Lancers” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty One (VAQ-131) unfolds its wings on the flight deck of USS Constellation (CV 64) in preparation for launching from one of four steam power catapults. VAQ-131 is returning home from deployment with the Constellation Carrier Strike Group in which it supported Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain. (RELEASED)

 

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030803-N-9769P-090 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 3, 2003) -- Flight deck directors signal for the pilot to "hold brakes" as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Nine (VAQ-139) prepares to launch from one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is underway conducting training exercises off the Southern California coast in preparation for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

030804-N-6213R-324 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 4, 2003) -- Lt. Mike Thompson signs a turn around card at the conclusion of his flight in an EA-6B Prowler. Lt. Thompson is assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Nine (VAQ-139), conducting training exercises at sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Southern California operating area. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Mark J. Rebilas. (RELEASED)

 

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030807-N-9319H-001 Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 7, 2003) -- Crewmembers watch as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Five (VAQ-135) comes in for an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are 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 end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Angel G. Hilbrands. (RELEASED)

 

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030912-N-6266K-504 Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (Sept. 12, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Shadow Hawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Forty One (VAQ-141) makes a touch-and-go on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) . The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is currently undergoing training in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Kelsey. (RELEASED)

 

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030912-N-9907G-502 Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt ( CVN 71) Sept. 12, 2003 -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Outlaws” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Forty One (VAQ-141) launches from one of four catapults on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Floyd Grimm. (RELEASED)

 

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031026-N-6536T-009 Western Pacific Ocean (Oct. 26, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty Five (VAQ-135) flies over the Western Pacific Ocean during flight operations off of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed to the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Elizabeth Thompson. (RELEASED)

 

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031103-N-9362D-503 Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Nov 3, 2003 -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Eagles” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Twenty Nine (VAQ 129) launches off the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Randall Damm. (RELEASED)

031103-N-2838C-502 Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Nov. 3, 2003 -- An Aviation Boatswain’s Mate prepares an EA-6B Prowler to launch from one of four steam powered catapults aboard USS Roosevelt (CVN 71). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Michael D. Cole. (RELEASED)

 

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031106-N-9563N-503 Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Nov. 6, 2003 -- An aircraft handler directs an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130), into launch position on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Phillip A. Nickerson Jr. (RELEASED)

 

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031109-N-7732W-234 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 9, 2003) -- A flight deck officer signals as an EA-6B Prowler launches from the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are at sea conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Charles D. Whetstine. (RELEASED)