RVAW120

• Origins: RVAW-120, known as the "Greyhawks," was established on 1 July 1967 at NAS North Island, California, as the U.S. Navy's first Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) Replacement Airgroup Squadron. • Training Role: RVAW-120's primary mission is to train Naval Flight Officers, pilots, and aircrewmen to operate and maintain the E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound aircraft. • Aircraft Legacy: Over the years, the squadron has operated all models of the E-2 Hawkeye, from the original E-2A to the advanced E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. • Nickname: The squadron is fondly known as the "Greyhawks," reflecting both the color scheme of their aircraft and their watchful airborne mission. • Location: Since 1974, RVAW-120 has been based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, after relocating from NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. • Firsts: RVAW-120 was the first squadron to receive the E-2C Hawkeye in 1973, marking a significant leap in radar and surveillance technology. • Fleet Impact: The squadron has trained over 2,000 Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers, and aircrew, directly supporting every operational E-2 and C-2 squadron in the U.S. Navy. • Global Reach: Personnel trained by RVAW-120 have served in every major U.S. Navy carrier operation since the Vietnam War, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. • Safety Record: RVAW-120 has earned multiple Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Safety Awards for their commitment to safe flight operations and training excellence. • Logo Symbolism: The Greyhawk logo features a vigilant hawk with radar beams, symbolizing the squadron's role as the "eyes of the fleet" and its dedication to early warning and command and control.