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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airmen Kelsie Bohanon, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” aviation structural mechanic, cleans an EA-18G Growler as part of a pre-launch inspection March 7, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Madison Arthur, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” aviation structural mechanic, examines an EA-18G Growler as part of a pre-launch inspection March 7, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler pilots from the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens,” conduct pre-flight inspections for an EA-18G Growler, with the help of a VAQ-135 aircraft maintainer March 4, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Shannon Barde, left, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, and U.S. Navy Airman Waisum Cheung, VAQ-135, use hand signals to ensure pre-flight inspections for an EA-18G Growler are conducted safely March 4, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Shannon Barde, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, uses hand signals to ensure pre-flight inspections for an EA-18G Growler are conducted safely March 2, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Sailors from the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens,” stand by to perform specialty maintenance for an EA-18G Growler, if needed, March 2, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Shannon Barde, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, uses hand signals to ensure pre-flight inspections for an EA-18G Growler are conducted safely March 2, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler pilots from the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens,” get into an EA-18G Growler March 2, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Shannon Barde, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, talks to maintainers prior to marshalling out an EA-18G Growler March 2, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy maintainers of the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” make their way onto the flightline to perform pre-flight inspections for EA-18G Growlers March 2, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” watch EA-18G Growlers taxi towards the runway March 2, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 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. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 arrives at Al Udeid

EA-18G Growler pilots assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” arrive at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 30, 2018. The electronic warfare aircraft has electronic attack, jamming, and satellite communication capabilities as well as communication countermeasures. VAQ-135 will replace VMAQ-2, which operated EA-6B Prowlers. VAQ-135 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. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 arrives at Al Udeid

Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Erik Perales from the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” conducts maintenance on an EA-18G Growler, Oct. 30, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The electronic warfare aircraft has electronic attack, jamming, and satellite communication capabilities as well as communication countermeasures. VAQ-135 will replace VMAQ-2, which operated EA-6B Prowlers. VAQ-135 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. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 arrives at Al Udeid

Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Tareik Ellis from the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” conducts maintenance on an EA-18G Growler, Oct. 30, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The electronic warfare aircraft has electronic attack, jamming, and satellite communication capabilities as well as communication countermeasures. VAQ-135 will replace VMAQ-2, which operated EA-6B Prowlers. VAQ-135 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. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 arrives at Al Udeid

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” arrives at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 30, 2018. The electronic warfare aircraft has electronic attack, jamming, and satellite communication capabilities as well as communication countermeasures. VAQ-135 will replace VMAQ-2, which operated EA-6B Prowlers. VAQ-135 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. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 arrives at Al Udeid

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” arrives at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 30, 2018. The electronic warfare aircraft has electronic attack, jamming, and satellite communication capabilities as well as communication countermeasures. VAQ-135 will replace VMAQ-2, which operated EA-6B Prowlers. VAQ-135 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. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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