VAW-121
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Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121), also known as the "Bluetails", is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Command and control (C2) squadron of the United States Navy, operating the E-2D Hawkeye. Established in 1967, the squadron is based at NAS Norfolk. It is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 and deploys aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
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Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 | |
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Active | 1 April 1967 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Airborne Early Warning |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing 7 |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Norfolk |
Nickname(s) | "Bluetails" |
Motto(s) | Bluetails take care of Bluetails! |
Mascot(s) | Griffin |
Engagements | Gulf War Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | E-1 Tracer E-2 Hawkeye |
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