The Navy’s EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, the “Scorpions” from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, are currently at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley in Queensland, Australia to participate in Exercise Talisman Saber 2017.
“We put in a lot of time and effort to finally make it down here, so our sailors are really excited to be down here in Australia,” said VAQ-132 Cmdr. David F. Harris. “They’ve been looking forward to this for months.”
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Approximately 200 sailors and 24 air crew with the Scorpions are in Australia to work closely with the RAAF’s 6 Squadron for the biennial combined Australian and U.S. training activity.
Watch the Commander’s update on VAQ-132’s work with the RAAF for Talisman Saber 2017.
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