page_title: VAQ-209
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: VAQ-209 / History
caption_attribution_description: A U.S. Naval Reserve McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II aircraft (BuNo 155858) from fighter squadron VF-201 Hunters on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in 1985. Behind it is a Grumman EA-6A Intruder from tactical electronic warfare squadron VAQ-209 Star Warriors.
context_page_description: Electronic Attack Squadron 209 is a United States Navy Reserve electronic attack squadron. Known as the "Star Warriors", the squadron flies the EA-18G Growler carrier-based electronic warfare jet aircraft. Based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, it is assigned to the Tactical Support Wing. Its mission is: "To safely train to attain and maintain mobilization readiness for immediate employment in event of war or national emergency."
caption: A F-4S of VF-201 and a VAQ-209 EA-6A Intruder aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, in 1985.
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