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US Navy - Electronic Attack Squadron 133 (VAQRON 133)
VAQ-133 'Wizards'
 former Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133
 
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STATUS:   There have been two squadrons designated VAQ-133:
 
First VAQ-133:
established as VAQ-133 on March 4, 1969
stood down: August 1971
reactivated: August 4, 1972
VAQ-133 disestablished on June 1, 1992
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Second VAQ-133:
VAQ-133 re-established on April 1, 1996
 
Homebase: NAS Whidbey Island, Washington
Carrier Air Wing: CVW-9
Aircraft Carrier: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
ACTIVE UNIT
 AIRCRAFT:   Douglas KA-3B / EKA-3B Skywarrior (1969-71)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler (1971-92 / 1996-2013)
Boeing EA-18G Growler (2014- )
 DEPLOYMENTS:   First VAQ-133:
  
Squadron deployments (with KA-3B / EKA-3B Skywarriors):
August 1969 - May 1970 with CVW-14 aboard USS Constellation (CVA 64)
November 1970 - July 1971 with CVW-11 aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CVA 63)
 
Squadron deployments (with EA-6B Prowlers):
January 1974 - August 1974 with CVW-8 aboard USS America (CVA 66)
June 1975 - January 1976 with CVW-1 aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)
September 1976 - November 1976 with CVW-1 aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)
January 1977 - August 1977 with CVW-1 aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)
November 1977 - December 1977 with CVW-1 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)
June 1978 - February 1979 with CVW-1 aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)
November 1979 - May 1980 with CVW-17 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59)
April 1981 - November 1981 with CVW-11 aboard USS America (CV 66)
September 1982 - April 1983 with CVW-11 aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
May 1984 - December 1984 with CVW-11 aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
January 1986 - August 1986 with CVW-11 aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
September 1987 - March 1988 with CVW-13 aboard USS Coral Sea (CV 43)
May 1989 - September 1989 with CVW-13 aboard USS Coral Sea (CV 43)
May 1991 - December 1991 with CVW-6 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59)


Second VAQ-133:
 
Squadron deployments (with EA-6B Prowlers):
January 1997 - July 1997 shore based at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
July 1998 - December 1998 shore based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
April 2000 - July 2000 shore based at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
January 2001 - May 2001 shore based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
November 2001 - February 2002 shore based at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
September 2002 - January 2003 shore based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
July 2003 - October 2003 shore based at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
August 2004 - January 2005 shore based at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
January 2006 - July 2006 shore based at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
July 2007 - January 2008 shore based at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
September 2008 - March 2009 shore based at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
November 2009 - May 2010 shore based at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
July 2011 - March 2012 with CVW-9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
August 2012 - May 2013 with CVW-9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
 
Squadron deployments (with EA-18G Growlers):
January 2016 - August 2016 with CVW-9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
October 2018 - May 2019 with CVW-9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
 
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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - August 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - August 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - April 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - April 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - February 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - January 2020

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - November 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - November 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - May 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - February 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2019

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - December 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - December 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - December 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - November 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - November 2018

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an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile was loaded on an EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - November 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - September 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - August 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - August 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2018

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133) during carrier qualifications aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - September 2017 - note: there are no squadron markings

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133) during carrier qualifications aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - September 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - April 2017

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) homecoming to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington - August 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - June 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - May 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2016

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - October 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - August 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - January-February 2015

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - December 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - November 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - September 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - September 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - August 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - August 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - August 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - August 2014

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EA-18G Growler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) - June 2014



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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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cutout - in memory for a crashed Prowler of VAQ-129 out of NAS Whidbey Island

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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F/A-18F Super Hornet (VFA-41) with an EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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an F/A-18E Super Hornet refuels an EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - April 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - March 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2013

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - December 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - December 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - September 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - February 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - February 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - February 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - February 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - January 2012

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - December 2011

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - November 2011

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - October 2011

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - September 2011

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-9) embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - September 2011

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) homecoming to NAS Whidbey Island - June 2010

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) homecoming to NAS Whidbey Island - June 2010

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq - April 2010

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) with USAF aircraft over Idaho - November 2006

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - June 2006

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - June 2006

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - June 2006

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - June 2006

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) flying out from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - March 2006

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) flying out from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - March 2006

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Sentry Eagle over Oregon - August 2005

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Sentry Eagle over Oregon - August 2005

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Sentry Eagle over Oregon - August 2005

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during operation Northern Watch at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey - November 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during operation Northern Watch at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey - November 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Northern Edge at Eielson AFB, Alaska - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Northern Edge at Eielson AFB, Alaska - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Northern Edge at Eielson AFB, Alaska - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Northern Edge at Eielson AFB, Alaska - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) during exercise Northern Edge at Eielson AFB, Alaska - April 2002

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-6) at the Paris Air Show - June 1991

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-13) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - August 1990

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - March 1986

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - March 1986

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-1) embarked on USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - 1975

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EA-6B Prowler (VAQ-133 / CVW-7) over NAS Whidbey Island, Washington - January 1973



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EKA-3B Skywarrior (VAQ-133 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CVA 63) - 1970-71

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EKA-3B Skywarrior (VAQ-133 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CVA 63) - 1970-71

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KA-3B and EKA-3B Skywarrior (VAQ-133 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CVA 63) - 1970-71

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EKA-3B Skywarrior (VAQ-133 / CVW-11) embarked on USS Kitty Hawk (CVA 63) - 1970-71
 
History:
 
- March 4, 1969; established at Naval Air Station Alameda, California. Originally flew the EKA-3B Skywarrior.

- August 1969; and again in November 1970 the squadron departed for combat deployments to Southeast Asia onboard USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) and USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63).

- August 1971; relocated to our current homeport, NAS Whidbey Island and transitioned to the EA-6B Prowler.

- January 1974; VAQ-133 departed Norfolk, Virginia onboard USS AMERICA (CV 66). This marked the first ever Prowler deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and the first deployment of the new expanded capability (EXCAP) version of the EA-6B.

- 1975; the Wizards completed four months of pre-deployment training on the east coast in preparation for USS JOHN F. KENNEDY's (CV 67) June deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Once deployed, the Wizards broke every flight hour record for the EA-6B community.

- Between November 1979 and October 1981; VAQ-133 deployed to the Mediterranean Sea onboard USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) and USS AMERICA (CV 66).

- February 1982; the Wizards conducted refresher training onboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), and set sail in September for their first WESTPAC deployment as a Prowler Squadron.

- 1984; VAQ-133 again deployed onboard CVN 65 and participated in two of the largest naval exercises ever, RIMPAC 84, with over eighty allied ships, and FLEETEX 85-1, with five carrier task forces in two oceans. The squadron returned home in December 1984 and transitioned to the Improved Capability II (ICAP II) version of the EA-6B.

- September 1987 and May 1989; VAQ-133 deployed to the Mediterranean Sea onboard USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).

- December 1990; joined Carrier Air Wing SIX (CVW-6) onboard USS FORRESTAL (CV 59).

- May 1991; After being assigned as the alert carrier for Operation DESERT STORM, USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) deployed with the Wizards to the Mediterranean Sea.

- June 1992; disestablished.

- April 1, 1996; reestablished as an expeditionary land-based squadron.

- January 1997; only nine months after being reestablished, deployed for six months to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, where they were assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12.

- 1998; the Wizards deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey for six months, flying combat missions over northern Iraq with the Combined Task Force in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH.

- March 1999; VAQ-133 arrived in Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia in to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.

- January 2001; VAQ-133 returned to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey to fly missions over Northern Iraq.

- 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009; completed 6 month deployments to Bagram AFB.

- November 2009; deployed Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

- August 2010; transitioned to back to a carrier based operational squadron onboard USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), with Carrier Air Wing (CVW-9).

- July 2011; Deployed for seven months in support of Operations NEW DAWN and ENDURING FREEDOM. Flew the last Prowler combat missions over Iraq in December 2011.

- August 2012; The Wizards deploy for eight months with CVW-9 onboard CVN-74 for a deployment to FIFTH fleet in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

- Following a brief at-home period, the Wizards embarked on STENNIS with CVW-9 in August 2012 for a short-notice surge deployment in support of OEF and FIFTH Fleet contingency operations. As the squadron entered transition to the EA-18G Growler airframe in summer 2013, this marked the Wizards' "sundown" deployment as an EA6B squadron.

- In the spring of 2014, the Wizards completed a yearlong transition into the EA-18G and were certified "Safe-for-Flight." The squadron then returned to Carrier Air Wing NINE to continue its legacy of domination in the electromagnetic spectrum.

- January 2016; The Wizards deploy with the EA-G Growler for seven months with Carrier Air Wing NINE (CVW-9) onboard USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). They deployed to SEVENTH FLEET in support of WESTPAC operations.

- July 2016; Participated in the RIMPAC exercise.

- August 2016; The Wizards return from their first EA-18G Growler deployment.

- October 2018; The Wizards deploy with the EA-18G growler for 7 months with Carrier Air Wing NINE (CVW-9) onboard USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). They deployed to FIFTH FLEET in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve.

- May 2019; The Wizards return from their deployment.

source: VAQ-133

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another bit history:

There have been two squadrons designated VAQ-133. The first squadron was established 4 March 1969 at Naval Air Station Alameda, California. The squadron originally flew the EKA-3B Skywarrior. In August 1971, it relocated to NAS Whidbey Island and transitioned to the EA-6B Prowler. That squadron was disestablished in June 1992.

The current squadron, Electronic Attack Squadron 133 is the second squadron to use that designation. It was established on 1 April 1996 as a land based "expeditionary" squadron flying the EA-6B Prowler. In August 2010 it was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 9. It continues to be a carrier based squadron to the present. Following the 2012-2013 deployment of Carrier Air Wing 9 on board USS John C. Stennis, VAQ-133 was reassigned to Carrier Air Wing Eight based aboard USS George H.W. Bush. This reassignment was originally slated to occur in January 2014 but changing operational requirements accelerated this reassignment until immediately after the end of the 2012-2013 deployment. As of mid-2014, VAQ-133 made a transition from the EA-6B to the EA-18G.

In 2018 VAQ-133 embarked on an “Around the World” cruise on board the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). During this deployment they flew their first E/A-18G combat missions into Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and FREEDOM’S SENTINEL.

source: wikipedia
 
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