VAQ-136 is an EA-18G Growler electronic attack squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2.

Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) "Gauntlets" is a United States Navy Electronic attack squadron flying the EA-18G Growler and is currently attached to Carrier Air Wing Two, deploy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson a composite unit made up of a wide array of aircraft performing a variety of combat and support missions including ...

VAQ-136 was named the “Prowler Squadron of the Year for Tactical Excellence” for 1994. The squadron began 1995 with operations in the Yellow Sea before proceeding south to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold off the coast of Thailand.

Dec 22, 2023 · An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the ‘Gauntlets’ of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) on Dec. 4, 2023.

The Gauntlets of VAQ-136 are a highly trained and skilled group of men and women. We fly the EA-18G Growler and set the standard as the Electronic Attack arm of Naval Air Power. We maintain the...

To commemorate VAQ-136 and all the personnel - past, present, and future assigned to the squadron, I have decided to share the distinguished history of the Gauntlets with the rest of the world.

Throughout its forty-four year history, VAQ-136 has been committed to excellence, maintaining a prominent position in the Electronic Attack Community. The Gauntlets are proud to continue...

Dec 22, 2023 · The Navy fired the commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron 136 on Wednesday, the service announced Thursday. According to the Navy, Cmdr. William Coulter was relieved due to “a loss of...

VAQ-136 was the first VAQ squadron which enthusiastically embraced and actually trained for the end-to-end escort role for which the aircraft was designed, rather than the much safer stand-off jamming role that had been the norm until that time.

Aug 7, 2018 · U.S. Naval Historical Center.