The Perpetual Prowler Tribute

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030215-N-4154B-502 Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 15, 2003) - An Aviation Boatswain's Mate signals an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Scouts" of Sea Control Squadron Two Four (VS-24) during preparations for launch aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Scouts are a part of Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) embarked on board Theodore Roosevelt, which is conducting operations in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Bash (RELEASED)

 

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030219-N-5555F-061 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 19, 2003) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Yellow Jackets" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Eight (VAQ-138) performs a fly-by during flight operations conducted aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently conducting operations in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Martin S. Fuentes (RELEASED)

 

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040516-N-1045B-054 Arabian Gulf (May 16, 2004) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jason Boulin of Durham, Maine, signals to Lt. Matt Menza of Colorado Springs, Colo., during preflight checks on 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 aircraft carrier and Carrier Air wing Seven (CVW 7) are on a 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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040519-N-6436W-006 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - Two EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) fly in formation around Washington's Mount Rainier during a routine training mission.

040518-N-6436W-002 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - Two EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) fly in formation during a routine training mission. The EA-6B's primary mission is to protect fleet surface units and other aircraft by jamming hostile radars and communications. With its jamming capabilities together with AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM), the Prowler a unique national asset that can be deployed from land bases and aircraft carriers. Its ability to monitor the electromagnetic spectrum and actively deny an adversary's use of radar and communications is unmatched by any airborne platform worldwide.

040519-N-6436W-001 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - Two EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) fly in formation during a routine training mission.

040519-N-6436W-003 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - Two EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) fly in formation during a routine training mission.

040518-N-6436W-005 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - Two EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) fly in formation near Washington states Mount Rainier during a routine training mission. At 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the most prominent peak in the Cascade Range. It dominates the landscape of a large part of western Washington State. The mountain stands nearly three miles higher than the lowlands to the west and one and one-half miles higher than the adjacent mountains. It is an active volcano that last erupted approximately 150 years ago. U.S. Navy photos by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Watkins (RELEASED)

 

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040518-N-6436W-004 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) flies a routine training mission.

040519-N-6436W-009 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - A birds-eye view of an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) flies a routine training mission.

040519-N-6436W-010 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (May 18, 2004) - The pilot of an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) maneuvers the aircraft for inverted flight during a routine training mission.

U.S. Navy photos by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Watkins (RELEASED)

 

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040611-N-7263H-003 Atlantic Ocean (June 11, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) is refueled by an S-3B Viking assigned to the "Maulers" of Sea Control Squadron Three Two (VS-32) during an air power demonstration above USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theatres with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class William F Howell (RELEASED)

 

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040617-N-4308O-014 Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 17, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). The Truman CSG is conducting a scheduled training exercise followed by overseas pulse operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (RELEASED)

 

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040621-N-1045B-097 Arabian Gulf (June 21, 2004) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Aaron Sperry, left, from Lawton, Okla., and Lt. Rich Cochrane, from Wade, N.J., monitor the approach path and arresting gear equipment of an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Patriots” of Electronic attack Squadron One Four Zero (VAQ-140) before it lands on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va. based Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Washington is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy’s first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Michael D. Blackwell II (RELEASED)

 

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040622-N-5758C-016 Atlantic Ocean (June 22, 2004) - Flight deck personnel create a safety line around an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy’s first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Christopher J. Carr (RELEASED)

 

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040627-N-6213R-152 Pacific Ocean (June 27, 2004) - An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) onto one of four steam-powered catapults aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently on a scheduled deployment during Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy’s first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas (RELEASED)

 

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040629-N-5405H-060 Scotland (June 29, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) flies in formation with an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Screwtops" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Three (VAW-123) over Scotland. The two Squadrons are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) embarked aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua E. Helgeson (RELEASED)

 

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040814-F-6740T-077 Iraqi Air Space (Aug. 14, 2004) - A U.S. Marine EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Playboys" of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Two (VMAQ-2) conducts a mission over Iraq during a combat mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lee O. Tucker (RELEASED)

 

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040828-N-5232L-069 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 28, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136), is parked on the bow of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during a routine maintenance inspection. Aircraft undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of the aircrew and the top material condition of the aircraft. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jason D. Landon (RELEASED)

 

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040906-N-4374S-002 Arabian Gulf (Sept. 6, 2004) - Lt. Chad Fairbank, an Electronic Countermeasure Officer (ECMO) assigned to the “Scorpions” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Two (VAQ-132), performs a flight mission in an EA-6B Prowler. VAQ-132 is embarked aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) and currently operating in the 5th fleet area of responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Units in the Kennedy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are working closely with Multi-National Corps-Iraq and Iraqi forces to bring stability to the sovereign government of Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg (RELEASED)

 

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041003-F-3188G-077 Iraq (Oct. 3, 2004) – A U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler receives fuel during a mission over Iraq from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. The primary mission of the EA-6B Prowler is Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Erik Gudmundson (RELEASED)