Electronic Attack Squadron 141 (VAQ-141), known as the "Shadowhawks," was established on July 1, 1987. Initially based at NAS Whidbey Island, the squadron operates the EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft. VAQ-141 has participated in multiple major operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Southern Watch, and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing vital electronic attack and suppression of enemy air defenses. In 2012, VAQ-141 relocated to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, becoming the first forward-deployed Growler squadron in the Pacific, supporting U.S. and allied operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
