The Perpetual Prowler Tribute

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031130-N-8261D-003 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 30, 2003) -- An EA-6B “Prowler” assigned to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) flies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. VAQ 137 is currently deployed with Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65). U.S. Navy photo by Lt j.g. Victor Dymond. (RELEASED)

 

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040119-N-3241H-008 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 19, 2004) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Yellow Jackets of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Eight (VAQ-138), comes to a safe and complete stop after catching one of four arresting wires aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Bremerton, Wash., based aircraft carrier is currently underway for the first time since returning from an eight and a half month deployment to the western Pacific. Carl Vinson will be conducting carrier qualifications and training with Carrier Air Wing (CVW-9) and units assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Dustin Howell. (RELEASED)

 

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031210-N-5781F-003 Seventh Fleet Area of Responsibility (Dec. 10, 2003) -- An E/A-6B Prowler assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) is prepared for transport to the flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on one of three hydraulic elevator systems. The Gauntlets are one of seven squadrons that make up Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked aboard Kitty Hawk. Kitty Hawk is America’s oldest active warship and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Bo Flannigan. (RELEASED)

 

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031213-N-7871M-001 Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 13, 2003) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four Zero (VAQ-140) prepares to launch from one of four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming six-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Andrew Morrow. (RELEASED)

 

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031204-N-6213R-276 Pacific Ocean (Dec. 4, 2003) -- Inside the integrated catapult control station, commonly referred to as "the bubble," a flight deck officer makes final preparations to launch an EA-6B Prowler from the flight deck USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting training exercises in the Southern California operating area. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas. (RELEASED)

 

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030729-N-9769P-031 Pacific Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) – Landing Signal Officers (LSO) observe the landing of an EA-6B Prowler aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting pilot carrier qualifications in the Southern California operating area. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

 

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030924-N-5134H-001 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2003) – Photographer’s Mate Airman Jesse Praino assigned to the “Screaming Eagles” of Patrol Squadron One (VP-1), photographs an officer in the cockpit of an EA-6B Prowler for the Command Officer Roster Board. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Casey R. Hutchens. (RELEASED)

 

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040226-N-4374S-003 Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 26, 2004) – An aircraft director signals to an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Scorpions” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Two (VAQ-132) to taxi forward on catapult number one during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). John F. Kennedy and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One Seven (CVW-17) are currently conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercises (COMPTUEX) while preparing the Carrier Strike Group (CSG). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg. (RELEASED)

 

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030417-N-4441P-007 At sea aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Apr. 17, 2002 – An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Five (VAQ-135) lowers it’s tail hook in preparation for landing aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Nimitz after returning from a mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr. (RELEASED)

 

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040322-N-5319A-005 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 22, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four Zero (VAQ-140) approaches the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) during evening flight operations. The Norfolk, Va. based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Brien Aho. (RELEASED)

 

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040322-N-7732W-077 Pacific Ocean (Mar. 22, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) taxis to one of four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are currently at sea conducting training exercises. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Charles D. Whetstine. (RELEASED)

 

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040328-N-1045B-002 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 28, 2004) - Airman Lee Allen, of Houston, Texas, prepares to tow an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four Zero (VAQ-140) aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Michael D. Blackwell II. (RELEASED)

 

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040402-M-0000P-001 Okanogan, Wash. (Apr. 2, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) performs formation aerobatic maneuvers in the Okanogan Operating Area over Okanogan, Wash. VAQ-129 is the EA-6B Prowler Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) and trains Pilots and Electronic Countermeasure Officers (ECMO) to fly the Navy's only electronic attack platform. U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. J.J. Paynter. (RELEASED)

 

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040423-N-4757S-075 Atlantic Coast (Apr. 23, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) lands on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Capt. Ladd Wheeler, Executive Officer of Truman, piloted the Prowler. The aircraft carrier is currently undergoing her Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) exercise off the Atlantic coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Craig R. Spiering. (RELEASED)

040428-N-4953E-011 Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 28, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) lands on the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75.) Truman is currently undergoing a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) exercise off the Atlantic coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Danny Ewing Jr. (RELEASED)

 

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040508-N-8295E-056 Atlantic Ocean (May 8, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Thunderbirds" of Airborne Electronic Warfare Squadron One Four One (VAQ-141) launches off the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is undergoing flight deck certifications off the coast of Virginia before leaving for its permanent homeport of San Diego in late May. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Charles A. Edwards Jr. (RELEASED)