Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142), also known as "The Gray Wolves", is an EA-18G Growler squadron of the United States Navy stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington.

VAQ-142 is an EA-18G Growler electronic attack squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8.

Electronic Attack Squadron ONE FOUR TWO (VAQ 142) was established 1 June, 1988, in response to the Navy’s requirement for a thirteenth operational EA-6B Prowler squadron. In August of...

Early History: Electronic Attack Squadron ONE FOUR TWO (VAQ 142) was established 1 June, 1988, in response to the Navy’s requirement for a thirteenth operational EA-6B Prowler squadron.

Jan 16, 2024 · WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. - After an extended 2023 deployment, the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ 142) return to Whidbey Island.

VAQ-142 was chosen to be the first squadron to deploy into combat with the block 89A aircraft, the Navy's newest generation of the Prowler.

Jul 4, 2021 · The first Electronic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142) “The Gray Wolves” is a USN squadron stationed at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and was established on June 1, 1988 and disestablished in March 1991.

"VAQ-142 employs fully mission capable EA-6B aircraft to conduct all-weather electronic attack operations against targets at sea or ashore, day or night." Two distinct squadrons have been designated Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 142.

Apr 21, 2022 · Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, “Gray Wolves,” assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, held an airborne change of command ceremony aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), April 14.

Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142), also known as "The Gray Wolves", is an EA-18G Growler squadron of the United States Navy stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington.