EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lands during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Tretter/Released)

EA-18G Growler

A Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft taxis for departure following a transient stop on Crete. The aircraft and four others assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 are headed home to Whidbey Island, Washington, following completion of a six-month deployment to Iraq supporting Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

EA-18G Growler

Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft takes off following a transient stop on Crete. The aircraft and four others assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 are headed home to Whidbey Island, Washington, following completion of a six-month deployment to Iraq supporting Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

EA-6B Prowler

An Aviation Boatswain’s Mate gives the signal indicating the holdback bar is secured to an EA-6B “Prowler” just prior to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the ship’s flight deck. Kitty Hawk is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom)

EA-6B Prowler

An EA-6B “Prowler” launches from one of four steam powered catapults on the ship’s flight deck. Kitty Hawk is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. (Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom)

EA-6B Prowler

An EA-6B “Prowler” assigned to the “Wizards” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Thirty Three (VAQ-133), takes off from Incirlik Air Base. The aircraft and her crew are assigned to a Combined Task Force conducting missions in support of Operation Northern Watch, which has been enforcing the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq since 1997. U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Jason W. Gamble.

EA-6B Prowler

Sailors prepare an EA-6B “Prowler” assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Six (VAQ-136) for flight operations. Kitty Hawk is conducting work-ups in preparation for an upcoming extended underway period, and is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John E. Woods.

EA-6B Prowler

An EA-6B "Prowler" from the "Yellow Jackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Eight (VAQ-138) is parked under a full moon awaiting its next mission. John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Word)

EA-6B Prowler

An EA-6B “Prowler” from the "Rooks" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) circles USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for its final approach. The "Rooks" are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) deployed on the nuclear aircraft carrier in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Dave Adams)

EA-6B Prowler

An EA-6B Prowler from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) flies over Southern Maryland on a biofuel blend of JP-5 aviation fuel and camelina oil. The Prowler successfully completed its inaugural biofuel flight here continuing the Navy's surge toward energy independence. (U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler/Released)

EA-6B Prowler

An EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

EA-6B Prowler

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Star Warriors of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 209 taxies during a transient stop at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay. The Star Warriors are a reserve component squadron based out of Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsy Alamina/Released)

EA-6B Prowler

A Navy EA-6B Prowler takes off from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, on Thursday, June 15. Air Force and Navy crewmembers here fly the Prowler, providing support to ground troops in Afghanistan. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Ferguson)