VAQ-129
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Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) is the United States Navy's only EA-18G Growler training squadron. Known as the "Vikings", they are a Fleet Replacement Squadron, or FRS, and are charged with training all EA-18G aviators and developing standard operating procedures for the maintenance and operation of the aircraft. The squadron is permanently stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, in Puget Sound, Washington.
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Electronic Attack Squadron 129 | |
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Active | 1 May 1961 - Present (62 years, 11 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Electronic Attack |
Role | Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) |
Part of | Electronic Attack Wing Pacific |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Vikings |
Decorations | Commander Theodore G. Ellyson Award for Aviator Production Excellence [1] |
Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-129/ |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR. Joshua M. Ales |
Executive Officer | CDR. Sergio A. Armas |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Christopher O. Liam Jr |
Insignia | |
Callsign | FENIX[2] |
Modex | 5XX[3] |
Tail Code | NJ[4] |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EKA-3B Skywarrior (1961-1971 EA-6B Prowler(1971-2015) EA-18G Growler(2008 – present) [1] |
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