Growlers are ‘critical factor’ in Operation Epic Fury

The South Whidbey Record published this story by Jessia Stensland on their web page on 2026-03-03 01:30:00.

U.S. Navy photo. An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2.

The Growlers will be suppressing, jamming and destroying radar systems and missile batteries.

  • March 3, 2026