VAW-116
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Airborne Command & Control Squadron 116 (VAW-116) is a US Navy Command and Control Squadron that deploys aboard USS Nimitz as part of Carrier Air Wing Seventeen, flying the E-2C Hawkeye 2000 aircraft. VAW-116 is stationed at Naval Base Ventura County under the cognizance of Commander, Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing (COMACCLOGWING).[1] The current commanding officer is Commander Phillip J. Sheridan.[2]
Quick Facts Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116, Active ...
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 | |
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Active | 20 April 1967 - Present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Airborne Early Warning (VAW) |
Role | Airborne Early Warning Airborne Battle Management Command and Control |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing 17 |
Garrison/HQ | Naval Base Ventura County |
Nickname(s) | Sun Kings |
Motto(s) | LEAD THE WAY! |
Colors | Maroon and Gold |
Mascot(s) | Elvis Presley |
Engagements | Vietnam War Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | E-2 Hawkeye |
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