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Caption:
At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sept. 23, 2002 -- An
E-2C Hawkeye from the “Tigertails” of Airborne Early
Warning Squadron One Two Five (VAW-125) and an EA-6B Prowler from
the “Scorpions” of the Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
One Three Two (VAQ-132) stand ready on the flight deck at night.
The "Hawkeye" is an all-weather, tactical warning and control system
aircraft that provides command and control functions for the battle
group. The Prowler is a twin-engine aircraft used to provide
an umbrella of protection for strike aircraft by jamming enemy radar,
electronic data links and communications. VAW-125 and George
Washington are based in Norfolk, Va. VAQ- 132 is based in Whidbey
Island, Wa. The George Washington is participating in Exercise
Mediterranean Shark during a scheduled six-month deployment, which has
included combat missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and
Southern Watch. Exercise Mediterranean Shark is a bilateral training
exercise conducted in Morocco by a U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit
MEU/SOC (Special Operations Capable), to show the effectiveness of the
Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The MAGTF allows commands
to task organized surface and air assets for use in meeting specific
ends. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Lindsay
Switzer. (RELEASED)
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