VAQ-141
Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 141 (VAQ-141), also known as the "Shadowhawks", is an EA-18G Growler squadron of the United States Navy that is based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, located in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan. VAQ-141 falls under the cognizance of Commander, Electromagnetic Attack Wing Pacific (COMVAQWINGPAC) and flies in support of Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).
| Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 141 | |
|---|---|
VAQ-141 insignia | |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Airborne Electromagnetic Attack |
| Part of | Carrier Air Wing Five |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan |
| Nickname(s) | Shadowhawks |
| Engagements | Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Decorations | Battle Efficiency "E", 2011 Battle Efficiency "E", 2012 Battle Efficiency "E", 2014 Battle Efficiency "E", 2015 Battle Efficiency "E", 2021 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commander Jason Coates |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | EA-6B Prowler EA-18G Growler |
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