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US Navy - Electronic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQRON 142)
VAQ-142 'Gray Wolves'
former Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 142
 
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STATUS:   1st VAQ-142:
established as VAQ-142 “Grim Watchdogs” on June 1, 1988
VAQ-142 disestablished on July 1, 1991
 
2nd VAQ-142:
VAQ-142 Gray Wolves” established on April 1, 1997
 
Homebase: NAS Whidbey Island, Washington
Carrier Air Wing: CVW-11

Aircraft Carrier: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
ACTIVE UNIT
 AIRCRAFT:   Grumman EA-6B Prowler (1988-91 / 1997-2014)
Boeing EA-18G Growler (2015- )
 DEPLOYMENTS:   First VAQ-142
 
Squadron deployments (with EA-6B Prowlers):

November 1989 - April 1990 with CVW-6 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59)
 
Second VAQ-142
 
Squadron deployments (with EA-6B Prowlers):

March 1998 - June 1998 shore based at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
August 1998 - September 1998 shore based at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
December 1998 - March 1999 shore based at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
September 1999 - December 1999 shore based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
August 2000 - October 2000 shore based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
May 2001 - August 2001 shore based at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
February 2002 - May 2002 shore based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
November 2002 - February 2003 shore based at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
February 2003 - March 2003 shore based at NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Italy
December 2003 - April 2004 shore based at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
October 2004 - April 2005 shore based at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
July 2006 - January 2007 shore based at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
September 2007 - April 2008 shore based at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
January 2009 - August 2009 shore based at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
May 2010 - November 2010 shore based at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
June 2012 - August 2012 with CVW-11 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
September 2012 - November 2012 with CVW-11 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
April 2013 - December 2013 with CVW-11 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
  

Squadron deployments (with EA-18G Growlers):
June 2017 - December 2017 with CVW-11 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
January 2020 - July 2020 with CVW-11 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
 
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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - May 2021

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - May 2021

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - May 2021

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - March 2021

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - January 2021

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - January 2021

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - January 2021

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - December 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - May 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - May 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - November 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - November 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - May 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - June 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) - homecoming to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington - December 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) - homecoming to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington - December 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - August 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - March 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - March 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - March 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - December 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - December 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during carrier qualifications aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) - May 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington - April 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington - April 2016



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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson AFB, Alaska - May 2014

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - December 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - December 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - December 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - December 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - September 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - August 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - August 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - August 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - August 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - August 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - July 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - November 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - October 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) - June 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho - October 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho - October 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho - October 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho - October 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho - October 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho - October 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - May 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - May 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - May 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - May 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - April 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - April 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - April 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - April 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - April 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - April 2009

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) at NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Italy - March 2003

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada - October 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Northern Watch at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Northern Watch at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Northern Watch at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Northern Watch at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Southern Watch - April 1998

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Southern Watch at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia - April 1998

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Southern Watch at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia - April 1998

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-142) during Operation Southern Watch at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia - April 1998
 
 
Early History:
Electronic Attack Squadron ONE FOUR TWO (VAQ 142) was established 1 June, 1988, in response to the Navy’s requirement for a thirteenth operational EA-6B squadron. The VAQ-142 “Grim Watchdogs” made their first and only deployment with Carrier Air Wing SIX (CVW 6) onboard USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) to the Mediterranean Sea in 1989-90. In less than three years as a squadron, VAQ-142 aviators flew aboard USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), USS FORRESTAL (CV 59), USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and USS MIDWAY (CV 43). The squadron logged more than 3,600 flight hours and 860 traps before standing down in March 1991. After the “Grim Watchdogs” disestablished, remaining squadron personnel were transferred to a pre-establishment detachment for VAQ-35. On June 1, 1991 VAQ-35 was established with the Electronic Warfare Support mission, under the cognizance of Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group (FEWSG). In their short history, VAQ-35 made over forty-two detachments to more than sixteen locations as far away as Puerto Rico, Bermuda and the Hawaiian Islands. In October 1993, due to further reductions in defense spending, VAQ-35 was disestablished, and their mission was absorbed by reserve squadrons based in the east and west coasts. In 1994, the Department of Defense made a decision to replace the Air Force’s aging EF-111A Raven Fleet with additional EA-6B squadrons in order to meet the electronic attack needs of both services.

Return of the Gray Wolves:
On 3 April 1997, VAQ-142, the fourth of five new EA-6B squadrons, was re-established. For the next four years, VAQ-142 participated in numerous exercises around the world. In 2001, the Gray Wolves deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, and later from 2002 to 2003 to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and NORTHERN WATCH.

Global War on Terror:
In December 2003, within a week of receiving short-notice deployment orders, the Gray Wolves departed enroute to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, making them the first Navy squadron to deploy completely within the nation of Afghanistan. Following an October 2004 deployment to Iwakuni, Japan, VAQ-142 returned to Bagram in July 2006 through January 2007, flying missions for 187 days in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Gray Wolves were awarded the 2006 Battle “E” and Safety “S” awards.

War in Iraq:
In October 2007, VAQ-142 deployed to Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, for six months as a forward deployed expeditionary squadron in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Following this deployment, the squadron received the 2007 Safety “S,” and was awarded the 2008 Association of Old Crows Outstanding Unit Award. In 2008 the Gray Wolves returned to Al Asad in January 2009, again in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. In May 2010, VAQ-142 returned a final time to Al Asad, flying missions in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and NEW DAWN, and marking the final EA-6B expeditionary deployment to Iraq.

Return to the Air Wing:
VAQ-142 returned to carrier aviation in May 2011 when the Gray Wolves joined Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN (CVW 11) attached to USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). After transition to the Improved Capability (ICAP) III EA-6B airframe, VAQ-142 and CVW-11 began work-ups with Carrier Qualification onboard USS NIMITZ in April 2012. In August 2012, the Gray Wolves completed the first squadron carrier detachment in over 21 years as part of the 2012 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). In April 2013, VAQ-142 deployed with the USS NIMITZ and CVW-11 as part of Carrier Strike Group ELEVEN (CSG 11) for a planned six-month deployment to the FIFTH Fleet AOR. Once on station, the Gray Wolves flew 93 combat sorties totaling 637 flight hours with a 100% combat sortie completion rate in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Just prior to FIFTH Fleet outchop, the NIMITZ Strike Group was unexpectedly redirected to the Red Sea in response to the Syrian chemical weapons crisis. After several extensions in the Red Sea, the Gray Wolves ultimately completed a nine-month deployment that included operations in the U.S. THIRD, FIFTH, SIXTH, and SEVENTH Fleet AORs. Following this deployment, VAQ-142 received the 2013 Battle “E” and Safety “S” awards, and was awarded the 2013 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy.

The penultimate Navy EA-6B squadron, in July 2014 VAQ-142 delivered four EA-6B Improved Capability (ICAP) III Prowlers to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) for induction into long-term preservation.

EA-18G Growler:
In August of 2014, All VAQ-142 maintainers reported to VAQ-129 to begin the transition to the E/A-18G Growler. Shortly after, the entire squadron dove into the intense transition operation. On 1October, CDR Carlos Medina was replaced with CDR David Rueter as the commanding officer of VAQ-142.

2015 was largely transitory for VAQ-142, as all personnel and aircrew spent the year in transition. In July 2015, VAQ-142 took acceptance of its first E/A-18G Growlers from VAQ-142. The squadron’s first sortie in the Growler was a flight of two, lead by the executive officer, CDR John Patterson. Shortly after, the squadron began FCLPs for initial deck certification and carrier qualifications in the Growler aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). In October of 2015, VAQ-142 detached to Tyndall Air Force Base, along with Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN (CVW-11), to participate in COMBAT ARCHER. To date, VAQ-142 continues to train the finest aircrew and maintenance personnel in preparation for a 2016 work up cycle. VAQ-142 expects in early May to accept and fly the newest E/A-18G software, H10.

Current VAQ-142 awards include the 2013 CNAP Battle “E” Award, the 2013 CNO Aviation Safety “S” Award, the 2013 COMPACFLT Retention Excellence Award, the 2013 CNAP Squadron Blue “M” Award, and the 2013 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. VAQ-142 is the only electronic attack squadron to obtain this trophy. Additionally, the Gray Wolves are authorized to fly the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pennant.

source: VAQ-142 website

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another history:


First VAQ-142:
Electronic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142) was established 1 June 1988, in response to the Navy's requirement for a thirteenth operational EA-6B Prowler squadron. VAQ-142 "Grim Watchdogs" made their first and only deployment with Carrier Air Wing Six (CVW 6) embarked on USS Forrestal to the Mediterranean Sea in 1989–90. In fewer than three years as a squadron, VAQ-142 aviators flew aboard USS Carl Vinson, USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Forrestal, USS Independence, USS Saratoga, and USS Midway, logging more than 3,600 flight hours and 860 traps. As a result of defense spending reductions, VAQ-142 was disestablished in March 1991 and remaining personnel were transferred to a pre-establishment detachment for VAQ-35. On 1 June 1991 VAQ-35 was established with the Electronic Warfare Support mission, under the cognizance of Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group (FEWSG). In their brief history, VAQ-35 made over forty-two detachments to more than sixteen locations. In October 1993, due to further spending cuts, VAQ-35 was disestablished, and their mission was absorbed by reserve squadrons based in the East and West Coasts.


Second VAQ-142:
In 1994, the Department of Defense sought to replace the Air Force's aging EF-111A Raven fleet and provide a joint service solution with the addition of five new expeditionary EA-6B squadrons. On 3 April 1997, the second and current squadron designated VAQ-142 was established as the fourth of these new squadrons, and officially designated the "Gray Wolves". Over the next four years, VAQ-142 forward deployed operationally around the world, participating in numerous multi-national exercises. The squadron saw their first combat deployment in 1998, when they deployed three times to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Southern Watch and Desert Fox, and received both the 1998 Battle "E" and Safety "S" awards as well as the 1999 Association of Old Crows Outstanding Unit Award. From 1999 to 2002, the squadron deployed to Prince Sultan two more times in support of Operation Southern Watch and three times to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey in support of Operation Northern Watch, winning the Safety “S” again in both 2001 and 2002.

Afghanistan and Iraq:
In December 2003, within a week of receiving short-notice deployment orders, the squadron departed en route to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They were sent to relieve the small VAQ-137 detachment and this made them the first full Navy squadron to deploy completely to Afghanistan. Following an October 2004 deployment to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, VAQ-142 returned to Bagram in July 2006 through January 2007, flying missions for 187 days in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The squadron were awarded the 2006 Battle “E” and Safety “S” awards.

In October 2007, VAQ-142 deployed to Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, for six months as a forward deployed expeditionary squadron in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following this deployment, the squadron received the 2007 Safety “S” and were awarded the 2008 Association of Old Crows Outstanding Unit Award. In 2008 the squadron returned to Al Asad in January 2009, again in support of the Iraq War. In May 2010, VAQ-142 returned a final time to Al Asad, flying missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, and marking the final EA-6B expeditionary deployment to Iraq.

Return to the Air Wing:
VAQ-142 returned to carrier aviation in May 2011 when they joined Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW 11) attached to USS Nimitz. After transition to the Improved Capability (ICAP) III EA-6B airframe, VAQ-142 and CVW-11 began work-ups with Carrier Qualification on board USS Nimitz in April 2012. In August 2012, the squadron completed the first squadron carrier detachment in over 21 years as part of the 2012 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). In April 2013, VAQ-142 deployed with the USS Nimitz and CVW-11 as part of Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CSG 11) for a planned six-month deployment to the Fifth Fleet AOR. Once on station, the squadron flew 93 combat sorties totaling 637 flight hours with a 100% combat sortie completion rate in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Nimitz Strike Group was unexpectedly redirected to the Red Sea in response to the Syrian chemical weapons crisis. After several extensions in the Red Sea, the squadron ultimately completed a nine-month deployment that included operations in the U.S. Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Fleet AORs. Following this deployment, VAQ-142 received the 2013 Battle “E” and Safety “S” awards, and was awarded the 2013 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy.

In July 2014 VAQ-142 delivered four EA-6B Improved Capability (ICAP) III Prowlers to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) for induction into long-term preservation. The squadron are currently at their homeport of NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, and recently completed their transition to the EA-18G Growler.

source: wikipedia
 
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