(Left) Incoming Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 commanding officer Lt. Col. Marlin C. Benton receives the unit colors from outgoing commander Lt. Col. David A. Suggs during VMAQ-4’s change of comm More
Cpl. Kirk D. Walters is the ground support equipment non-commissioned officer in charge for Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4.
Sgt. William G. Morris III stands in front of an EA-6B Prowler of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4, Nov. 16. Morris received the distinction of the Service Person of the Quarter for helping childre More
The Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 “Seahawks” patch may symbolize importance to some, but to Capt. Joshua H. Weiland, another level of significance is felt. Weiland joined the Marine Corps in 199 More
Lance Cpl. Wesley W. Harper, a radar technician with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4, shares a moment with his wife, Joey, before leaving for Afghanistan April 21. About 200 VMAQ-4 Marines depart More
Capt. Jon C. Banks, an EA-6B pilot, shares his first kiss in months with his wife, Deborah, in front of their children, Magnolia and Amalia, on the MCAS Cherry Point flightline when Marine Tactical Electronic W More
Steve Hogan, a Northrop-Grumman representative and vice president of Information Operations and Electronic Attack and Integrated Product Team leader for the company's aerospace systems sector, thanks the Marine More
Retired Col. Wayne Whitten holds a plaque commemorating the delivery of the first EA-6B Prowler to MCAS Cherry Point, which took place Feb. 17, 1977. Whitten was a member of the aircrew that delivered the aircr More
Marines and civilians team up to unload two trailers full of Christmas trees for the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. More than 500 families received a free Christmas tree donated by a tre More
A Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 EA-6B prowler sits on the flightline here, Feb. 11, 2013. VMAQ-4 is one of only four squadrons in the Marine Corps to use the prowler aircraft.
An EA6B Prowler aircraft sits ready to conduct training missions at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 is currently participating in the unit deployment program out More
Pilots and crew with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 prepare their EA-6B Prowlers for a mission at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. March 19, 2014. During the mission, the pilots conduc More
Lance Cpl. Sean P. Meara reunites with his girlfriend, Christa Rogoza, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 5, 2015, after returning from a six-month deployment to Qatar. Meara is an aircraft co More
Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 land in an EA-6B Prowler at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Feb. 5, 2015. VMAQ-4 is an electronic warfare and counter-measure squadron and its M More
An EA-6B Prowler, belonging to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing glides through cascading sunlight while conducting aerial maneuvers during an air-to-air refuel training exercise over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 14, 2015. More
A pilot taxis an A-10 Thunderbolt II along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015. A-10s from the 25th Fighter Squadron participated in the combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thund More
Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 run through the streets during a Toys for Tots formation run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. More
A U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler with the Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4), is parked prior to takeoff in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at Incirlik Air Base, Tu More
A child eagerly waits for his father during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 10, 2016. More than 20 air crew members with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squad More
Friends and families of Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, await their Marines' return from deployment during a homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N. More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, center, the commanding officer of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, speaks to Marines during a cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Stati More
Col. (Ret.) Wayne Whitten, a member of the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association, is interviewed by a reporter during the 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station More
U.S. Marines attached with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare units attend the 40th anniversary ceremony of the delivery of the first EA-6B Prowler aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N.C., Feb. 17, 20 More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3, kisses his spouse prior to departing Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Mar. 24, 2017. Marines with VMAQ-3 deployed to p More
A crowd of Marines and family members gather during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. VMAQ-4, Marine Aircraft Gr More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4) prepare for the VMAQ-4 deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. VMAQ-4 deactivated afte More
Capt. Joshua W. Weiland, center, stands in front of an EA-6B Prowler, Dec. 10, with Marines he served with as an enlisted man.
“Triple Nuts,” as this aircraft is called, was the first EA-6B Prowler delivered to Cherry Point 35 years ago on Feb. 17, 1977. It served the Marine Corps during a myriad of conflicts and is the only Prowler to More
Lance Cpl. Nekia Taylor, of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, helps unload Christmas trees for the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. More than 500 trees were donated to service member More
Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 taxi on the flight line in an EA-6B Prowler at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Feb. 5, 2015. VMAQ-4 is an electronic warfare and counter-measure More
Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare for takeoff inside their HH-60 Pavehawk Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 33rd RQS members are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and are participatin More
Four EA-6B Prowlers belonging to each Prowler squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point conducted a "Final Four" division flight aboard the air station March 1, 2016. The "Final Four" flight is the More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bradley Kogut a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4) plane captain and collateral duty inspector, monitors a U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler pre-flight inspection at Incirlik A More
The son of Capt. Vincent Gonzalez waits for his father, Capt. Vincent Gonzalez, during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 10, 2016. More than 20 air crew members wi More
Retired U.S. Marine Col. Wayne Witten, A representative of the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association, addresses Marines attached with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare (VMAQ) units during the 40th a More
Marines assigned to various Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons come together in honor of the 40th anniversary of the EA-6B Prowler during a commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station More
A U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler pilot assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a EA-6B Prowler prior to departing Marine Corps Air Station Cherry More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs during the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4) deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2 More
Retired Col. Thomas Murphree stands to honor the National Anthem during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. Tracin More
Lt. Col. Marlin Benton, commanding officer of Marine Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron 4, receives an award from Northrop-Grumman Corporation representatives for the first time use of the Improved Capabili More
Veterans and active Marines from Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons 2 and 3 stand with the Marine Corps’ first EA-6B Prowler Feb. 17, 35 years after its arrival. After 2015, the Marine Corps will be t More
Lance Cpl. Dallin Brimley, of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, loads a Christmas tree into the back of a Marine's pickup during the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. More than 20 Mar More
A Marine with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 walks toward family after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 5, 2015. VMAQ-4 is an electronic warfare and counter-measure More
Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015, while an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Bas More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 attendees stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 29, 2016. VMAQT- More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eduardo Mendez, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4) power line collateral duty quality assurance representative, and Staff Sgt. Brian Franzi, VMAQ-4 quality assurance represen More
A pilot with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 taxis an EA-6B Prowler during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 10, 2016. More than 20 air crew members More
An attendee holds a copy of a news article depicting the arrival of the first EA-6B Prowler into the Marine Corps during a 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poi More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3, stands by after a pre-flight inspections on a EA-6B Prowler prior to its departure from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Mar. More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Aaron T. Staggs, an electronic warfare officer assigned to the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4), salutes to the colors during a deactivation ceremony for VMAQ-4 at More
Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III addresses an audience during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The squadron’s missi More
Gunnery Sgt. Jay Barker, a maintenance controller with Marine Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron 4, and his two and a half year-old son Johnny enjoy meals provided by Northrop-Grumman during a luncheon hoste More
Retired Maj. Jim Doyle, left, Capt. Catherine M. Schmidt, center, and retired Col. Wayne Whitten mingle on the flight line Feb. 17 to celebrate 35 years of the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons flyin More
Lance Cpl. Stephen Quijano, of Marine Aircraft Group 14, carries two Christmas trees during the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. Marines who volunteered unloaded two trailers filled with m More
The tail flap of an EA-6B Prowler belonging to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 shows the Eagle, Globe and Anchor symbol of the Marine Corps on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Po More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4, VMAQ-4, taxis toward the runway Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Marines are participating in exercise Pacific More
Leitenant Col. Paul K. Johnson III adresses a formation during a Toys for Tots formation run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. More than 120 Marines ran in a formation through the st More
A group of children eagerly waits for their father during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 10, 2016. More than 20 air crew members with Marine Tactical Electronic More
A Mameluke sword is placed next to the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4 birthday cake during a cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2016. VMAQ-4 cele More
Col. (Ret.) Frank Bottorff reads a proclamation commemorating the 40th anniversary of the EA-6B Prowler. The proclamation recounted the history of the EA-6B Prowler to Marines assigned to various Marine Tactica More
U.S. Marines attached with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare (VMAQ) units and members of the Marine Corps Aviation Association pose for a photo during the 40th anniversary ceremony of the delivery of the EA-6B More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3, conduct pre-flight inspections on a EA-6B Prowler prior to departing Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Mar. 24, 2017. M More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4) color guard present the colors during a deactivation ceremony for VMAQ-4 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June More
Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III awaits the squadron’s color guard during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. “This i More
Lance Cpl. Randy Webb, left, and Sgt. Patrick Kennedy, right, load a free Christmas tree a vehicle during the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. The Marines who volunteered unloaded two trai More
Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 place toys inside donation boxes during a Toys for Tots formation run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. More
Capt. Vincent Gonzalez embraces his son during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 10, 2016. More than 20 air crew members with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Sq More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, left, the commanding officer of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, watches Cpl. Bradley M. Kogut, center, a powerline technician assigned to VM More
Retired U.S. Marine Col. Wayne Witten, A representative of the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association, answers questions during the 40th anniversary of the delivery of the first EA-6B Prowler aboard M More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4) participate in the deactivation ceremony for VMAQ-4 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. VMAQ-4 deact More
Sgt. Maj Alex Narvaez, left, and Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III case the squadron colors during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. More
Lance Cpl. Dallin Brimley, of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, loads a Christmas tree into the back of a Marine's truck during the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. More than 20 Mari More
Sergeant Major Alex Narvaez places a toy in a donation box during a Toys for Tots formation run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. More than 120 Marines ran in a formation through the More
A family welcomes home their Marine during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 10, 2016. More than 20 air crew members with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadr More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John D. Riggin, an electronic countermeasures technician assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, embraces his wife after returning from deployment during a homec More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bradley M. Kogut, a powerline technician assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, cuts the VMAQ-4 birthday cake with a Mameluke sword during a cake cutting ceremo More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3, prepares for take-off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Mar. 24, 2017. Marines with VMAQ-3 deployed to particip More
Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 salute the cased colors during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. In the last two years, VM More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4) stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony for VMAQ-4 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. VMA More
Historical photograph - A Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler lands at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, after flying an Operation Northern Watch mission, enforcing the Northern no-fly zone in Iraq, Jan. 4, 1999. The EA-6B is More
Leitenant Col. Paul K. Johnson III places toys in a donation box during a Toys for Tots formation run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. More than 120 Marines ran in a formation throu More
A Marine with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 embraces his son during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 10, 2016. More than 20 air crew members with More
A Marine assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, hugs her sister after her return from deployment during a homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct 15, 2016. More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, right, the commanding officer of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, cuts the VMAQ-4 birthday cake with a Mameluke sword during a cake cutting c More
Family members of U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3, watch their Marines take-off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Mar. 24, 2017. Marines with VMAQ-3 More
Two EA-6B Prowlers soar over Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. Tracing their lineage back to Marine Composite Re More