VAQ 133 (U.S. Navy) White Coffee Mug

VAQ-133 is a U.S. Navy squadron primarily designated for the Electronic Warfare (EW) mission. The aircraft used by this squadron, specifically during its most recent incarnation, has been the EA-6B Prowler, a twin-engine, all-weather, electronic warfare aircraft that could jam enemy radar and navigate in difficult weather conditions. VAQ-133 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, which operates from the USS Nimitz. The squadron was commissioned in 1974 and has seen service in various global conflicts, including Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. VAQ-133's primary role is to ensure the survival of U.S. Navy strike aircraft by disrupting or neutralizing enemy air defenses, providing a critical component in the defense strategy of the United States Navy.