VAQ-137
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Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 137 (VAQ-137) also known as the "Rooks", is a United States Navy electromagnetic attack squadron based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Washington, flying the Boeing EA-18G Growler. The squadron is attached to Carrier Air Wing 11 (CVW-11), which is currently assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Their radio callsign is "Rook" and their tailcode is "NH" of CVW-11.[4]
Quick Facts Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 137, Active ...
Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 137 | |
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Active | 14 December 1973 – 26 May 1994, 1 October 1996 - Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electromagnetic Attack |
Role | Electromagnetic Warfare |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Eleven |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Rooks |
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 [1] |
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 [1] |
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[2] |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-6B Prowler(1973-1994, 1994-2013) EA-18G Growler(2013 – present) [3] |
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