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180828-N-N08E9-1745 180828-N-N08E9-1745 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2018) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 descends and prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln and Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Groups are participating in dual-carrier sustainment and qualification operations in the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to demonstrating the Navy’s inherent flexibility and scalability, this evolution provides the opportunity to conduct complex, multi-unit training to enhance maritime interoperability and combat readiness, and prepare the Navy to protect our homeland and preserve and promote peace anywhere around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Christopher Czapski/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)

200930-F-MN338-0097 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND (Sept. 30, 2020) A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 30, 2020. VAQ-139 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17, deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. The EA-18G has an array of sensors and weapons that provide the warfighter with the ability to counter current and emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Merriman)

220804-N-CR843-0207 MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 04, 2022) A EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Star Warriors” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 209 banks right during an intercept training flight with a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of northern Japan. VP-8 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan Sebastian Sua)

220606-N-VI910-1190 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 6, 2022) Sailors prepare to launch an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 6, 2022. 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)

220305-N-ZE328-1257 AEGEAN SEA (March 5, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in support of enhanced Air Patrols, March 5, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey Trinh)

220408-N-JC401-1090 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 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 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 Apprentice Julia Brockman)

220414-N-VI910-1117 SEA OF JAPAN (April 14, 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) during a U.S.-Japan bilateral exercise. During bilateral exercises between Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the two navies strengthen all-domain awareness and maneuvers across a distributed maritime environment. Bilateral operations like this one, reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)

180828-N-N08E9-1454 180828-N-N08E9-1454 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2018) Two EA-18G Growlers from the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 fly in formation above the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln and Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Groups are participating in dual-carrier sustainment and qualification operations in the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to demonstrating the Navy’s inherent flexibility and scalability, this evolution provides the opportunity to conduct complex, multi-unit training to enhance maritime interoperability and combat readiness, and prepare the Navy to protect our homeland and preserve and promote peace anywhere around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Christopher Czapski/Released)

201113-N-DL524-1065 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, deployed to Misawa Air Base, Japan, flies over 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 2nd Class Erica Bechard)

220609-N-VI910-2151 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln 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 3rd Class Javier Reyes)

220221-N-VI910-1209 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, makes an arrested landing on 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)

220124-N-AV223-1025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 24, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, recovers on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 24, 2022. Dual Carrier Operations with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s capability to rapidly aggregate to deliver overwhelming maritime force and increase collective war-fighting readiness in support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Derek Kelley)

210802-N-DW158-1120 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 24, 2021) Sailors clean the canopy of an EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft, attached to the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Arabian Sea, Aug. 24, 2021. Ronald Reagan is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 and 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Gray Gibson)

210802-N-DW158-1120 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 24, 2021) Sailors clean the canopy of an EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft, attached to the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Arabian Sea, Aug. 24, 2021. Ronald Reagan is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 and 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Gray Gibson)

220301-N-NO874-1008 AEGEAN SEA (March 1, 2022) A German air force A400M tanker refuels an EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, 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)

180804-N-PM193-0088 180804-N-PM193-0088 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2018) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 conduct an in-flight refueling during an air power demonstration. VAQ 136 and VFA 137 are underway with the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander C. Kubitza)