Official VAQ-139 40th Anniversary US Flag Patch

Official VAQ-139 40th Anniversary US Flag Patch — Forty Years of Electronic Warfare Under the Stars and Stripes

Four decades of suppressing enemy air defenses, and the American flag has been on the Cougars' shoulder for every one of them.

Electronic Attack Squadron 139 (VAQ-139) — the 'Cougars' — has been projecting electronic warfare dominance from NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, since July 1, 1983. This 40th anniversary US flag patch combines the Cougars' milestone with the American flag that has flown aboard every carrier, at every forward base, and on every flight suit the Cougars have worn into combat. From their first deployment aboard USS Constellation in 1985 through Desert Shield, Allied Force, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Inherent Resolve, and countless Western Pacific deployments, the Cougars have carried the American flag into the electromagnetic battlespace for four decades. The squadron transitioned from the EA-6B Prowler to the EA-18G Growler, and has continued to set the standard for electronic attack excellence with multiple Battle E awards, the Association of Old Crows Award for Electronic Warfare Excellence, the Admiral Arthur W. Radford Award, and the CNO Aviation Safety Award. This flag patch is the kind of commemorative piece that marks a career milestone — proof that you were part of the Cougars during their 40th anniversary year.

Perfect For: VAQ-139 Cougars personnel who served during the 40th anniversary year, electronic attack community members, NAS Whidbey Island veterans, and anyone who proudly wears the American flag alongside their squadron patch.