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Official VAQ-131 Lancers NWU Flag Patch - Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) Lancers EA-18G Growler Command Flag Embroidered Patch, formatted for wear on the Navy Working Uniform (NWU).
Lancers identity, electronic warfare precision, and Whidbey Island pride stitched into one official command flag patch.
VAQ-131 traces its lineage to 1946, when it was commissioned as a reserve patrol squadron flying the P-2V Neptune. The squadron evolved through the A-3 Skywarrior and the EA-6B Prowler before completing its transition to the Boeing EA-18G Growler in 2015. Today the Lancers are home-based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington, operating as part of Carrier Air Wing 9. Their primary mission is Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses, combining precision electronic jamming, anti-radiation missile employment, and advanced sensor integration to degrade and destroy enemy air defense networks in contested environments. The squadron earned five Battle E Awards during its Prowler years and has maintained a forward-deployed, combat-ready posture across decades of Pacific, Mediterranean, and Middle East operations. The NWU flag patch format connects directly to Navy uniform policy, which authorizes commands to wear an approved embroidered shoulder patch on the NWU Type II and III in place of the standard First Navy Jack flag patch. That makes this piece both a regulation-recognized command identifier and a collectible emblem of one of naval aviation's most capable electronic attack squadrons.
Perfect For: VAQ-131 Lancers veterans and active-duty sailors, EA-18G Growler aircrew and maintainers, NAS Whidbey Island alumni, Carrier Air Wing 9 collectors, Navy electronic warfare enthusiasts, shadow box and cruise book displays, deployment keepsakes, patch panel builds, reunion gifts, and family members honoring a Lancer's service. It also suits serious naval aviation collectors who want a uniform-format piece that bridges the gap between operational identity and display-ready heritage, especially those building collections around electronic attack, SEAD missions, or Pacific Fleet aviation history.
Lancers heritage, worn on the uniform and carried long after the deployment ends.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
