VAQ-142
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Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142), also known as "The Gray Wolves", is an EA-18G Growler squadron of the United States Navy stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. Their tailcode is AJ and their ATC callsign is "GRIM".
Quick Facts Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142, Active ...
Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142 | |
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Active | 1 June 1988 - present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electromagnetic Attack |
Role | Electromagnetic Warfare |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing Eight |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Gray Wolves |
Decorations | 2013 CNAP Battle "E" Award, the 2013 CNO Aviation Safety "S" Award, the 2013 COMPACFLT Retention Excellence Award, the 2013 CNAP Squadron Blue "M" Award, the 2013 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pennant. |
Commanders | |
Current commander | CDR Andrew "Cobalt" Thom |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | EA-6B Prowler EA-18G Growler |
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