VAQ-132
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Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 132 (VAQ-132), the "Scorpions", is a United States Navy aircraft squadron based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, flying the EA-18G Growler.[6] The squadron's radio callsign is "Scorp".
Quick Facts Electronic Attack Squadron 132, Active ...
Electronic Attack Squadron 132 | |
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Active | 1 November 1955 - Present (68 years, 6 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 [1] |
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) [2] |
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[3] |
Modex | 54X[4] |
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) [5] |
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