Officially Licensed US Navy VAQ-139 Cougars Patches Spartan Shield the "Thunderbolts

the "Thunderbolts

transcending specific squadron designations to unite all Marines who have served in the logistics and assault support mission

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Navy carrier-based attack squadron that flew strike and close air support missions from aircraft carrier flight decks during the Cold War era

Officially Licensed US Navy VAQ-139 Cougars Patches Spartan Shield the "ThunderboltsOfficially Licensed US Navy VAQ 139 Cougars Patches Electronic Warriors of the Pacific The Cougars of VAQ 139 prowl the electromagnetic battlespace with the same stealth and aggression as their feline namesake. Electronic Attack Squadron 139 (VAQ 139), the Cougars, operates the EA 18G Growler from NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. VAQ 139 provides electronic attack, suppression of enemy air defenses, and electronic surveillance capabilities as part of