200127-F-NX702-004 NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2020) A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, takes off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2020. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise, which provides aircrews the experiences of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young/Released)
190228-M-SG115-1024 CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2019) Two U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowlers assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2, fly off the coast of North Carolina, Feb 28, 2019. VMAQ-2 is conducting its last flights prior to their deactivation on March 8, 2019. VMAQ-2 is a subordinate unit to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liam D. Higgins/Released)
200825-N-RB149-1013 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2020) An EA-18G Growler from the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 performs a flyby over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is en route to San Diego after completing a 17-month scheduled docking planned incremental availability in Bremerton, Washington, during which the ship underwent a complete restoration and a system retrofit to accommodate F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter mission capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas R. Carter)
211014-N-HS181-1477 BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 14, 2021) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, flies over the Bay of Bengal as part of MALABAR 2021, Oct. 14, 2021. MALABAR 2021 is a maritime exercise designed to improve integration, address common maritime security priorities and concerns, enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen enduring relationships between the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Haydn N. Smith)
220301-N-NO874-1011 AEGEAN SEA (March 1, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, flies over the Aegean Sea in support of enhanced air patrols, March 1, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (Photo courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11)
200122-N-TF680-1276 200122-N-TF680-1276 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility Testing to further test its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter/Released)
220226-N-VI910-3077 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 26, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)
210826-N-NO250-1015 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2021) Two F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, embarked on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), two F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Strike Fight Squadron (VFA) 147, an EA-18G Growler, assigned to U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 and embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), conduct mid-air refueling in support of joint interoperability flights between the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) and the U.K. Carrier Strike Group (CSG-21), Aug. 26, 2021. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners to serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Bart Crowder)
200831-N-DL524-1292 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 31, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, left, attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, prepare for launch on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erica Bechard)
210614-N-ML137-2023 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2021) Sailors conduct pre-flight checks and re-fuel an EA-18G Growler attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Jetzer)
220123-N-YS747-1109 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 23, 2022) Sailors assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron Squadron (VAQ) 133 conduct maintenance on an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Carl Vinson and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups conduct dual carrier operations to advance Joint Force interoperability while demonstrating our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Joint Force routinely seeks opportunities to operate in support of peace and stability for all nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jett Morgan)
190704-N-FQ836-0349 ARABIAN SEA (July 4, 2019) An EA-18G Growler from the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 and an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an Independence Day air power demonstration. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12), Destroyer Squadron 2 (DESRON 2), USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman/Released)
211006-N-TY704-1203 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 6, 2021) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 and an EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 prepare to launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 6, 2021. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Emily Bennett)
210328-N-SH180-1086 INDIAN OCEAN (March 28, 2021) Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 fly in formation with an Indian air force Jaguar and two Su-30MKIs over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 28, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Wheeler)