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U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare (VMAQ) 2 honor the deactivation of their squadron during a Sundown Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. VMAQ-2 is the last remaining Prowler squadron in the Marine Corps to render a final farewell to the aircraft. The Prowler has been active since 1877, flying operations in support of NATO, Southeast Asia, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. The Marines are assigned to VMAQ-2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Damaris Arias.)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare (VMAQ) 2 honor the deactivation of their squadron during a Sundown Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. VMAQ-2 is the last remaining Prowler squadron in the Marine Corps to render a final farewell to the aircraft. The Prowler has been active since 1877, flying operations in support of NATO, Southeast Asia, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. The Marines are assigned to VMAQ-2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Paige C. Stade)

U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowlers conduct their final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 2019. Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2 will be hosting their Deactivation Ceremony on March 8, 2019. VMAQ-2 is a subordinate unit to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Damaris Arias)

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2 is the last VMAQ squadron to be deactivated at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2018. VMAQ-2 will have their deactivation ceremony on March 8, 2019, after 44 years of faithful service. VMAQ-2 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2 is the last VMAQ squadron to be deactivated at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2018. VMAQ-2 will have their deactivation ceremony on March 8, 2019, after 44 years of faithful service. VMAQ-2 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David A. Suggs, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., was invited to fly in one of two EA-6B Prowler aircraft attached to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2, Oct. 16, 2017. This is the first time Col. Suggs has flown the Prowler after many years. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. George Melendez)

“E” is for EA-6B Prowler – The primary mission of the EA-6B Prowler is suppression of enemy air defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area. U.S. Marine Corps Prowlers are equipped with five tactical jamming pods, electronic surveillance systems, radar-seeking High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, non-kinetic fire systems that leave electronic equipment disabled but intact, and countermeasures that mask the approach of nearby ground-attack aircraft. The aircraft has been involved in every American conflict since the Vietnam War. 2nd MAW has the last two units that operate the EA-6B Prowler: Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 and Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3.