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U.S. showcases assets during 2019 Dubai Airshow opening day

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler rests on the flightline at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2019. Approximately 300 U.S. military personnel are participating in the DAS to showcase U.S. assets and capabilities, and strengthen relationships with our regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
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U.S. showcases assets during 2019 Dubai Airshow opening day

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler rests on the flightline at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2019. Approximately 300 U.S. military personnel are participating in the DAS to showcase U.S. assets and capabilities, and strengthen relationships with our regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
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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 the wing of 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 Shannon Barde, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, conducts a pre-flight inspection for an EA-18G Growler are conducted safely 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

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 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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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” EA-18G Growler pilot, dons his gear Nov. 20, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler on a combat mission. 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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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” EA-18G Growler pilot, dons his gear Nov. 20, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler during real world operations. 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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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Steve Shauberger (left), Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” commander, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and VAQ-135 EA-18G Growler pilot, make their way across the flightline after Wright’s first combat flight Nov. 19, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler during a combat mission. 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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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” EA-18G Growler pilot, completes his first combat flight Nov. 19, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler on a combat mission. 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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