VAW-116 is an E-2 Hawkeye airborne command and control squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17. 13th St., Hangar 553Pt. Mugu, CA 93042.

Airborne Command & Control Squadron 116 (VAW-116) is a US Navy Command and Control Squadron that deploys aboard USS Nimitz as part of Carrier Air Wing Seventeen, flying the E …

VAW-116 will launch tactically proficient aircrew and mission capable aircraft on time to manage any battle space, and to facilitate putting fused weapons on target first pass for CVW-17, CSG …

VAW-116 sailed aboard USS RANGER (CV 61) on December 8, 1990 to the Western Pacific in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. During Operation Desert Storm the …

VAW-116 became semi-famous in 2006 for its remake of the "Pump It" music video, originally performed by The Black Eyed Peas. The video originated as a project onboard the ship...

Dec 16, 2014 · Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 (VAW-116), the “Sun Kings”, were doing their final carrier qualifications in their Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeyes prior to departing …

Apr 16, 2025 · Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 (VAW-116) is a US Navy Command and Control Squadron that was based at NAS North Island, San Diego, California circa …

VAW-116 deployed aboard USS RANGER (CV-61) on December 8, 1990 for a Western Pacific cruise in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. During Operation Desert Storm the …

Naval Air Station Miramar, VAW-116 began preparation for transition to the E-2C ARPS. At the @ompletion of transition, the "SUN KINGS" became the first west coast VAW squadron to …

Dec 14, 2020 · Lineage for VAW-116. Established as VAW-116 on 20 April 1967; Click on the calendar year to view the history/command operations report. 1967 (PDF, 1.6 MB) 1968 (PDF, …