VAW-122
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Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy in service from 1 September 1967 to 31 March 1996. Originally nicknamed the "Hummer Gators"[1] and later as "Steeljaws" was a U.S. Atlantic Coast Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron stationed at NAS Norfolk. During its 30 years of existence, the squadron was deployed around the world and saw action from Vietnam to Desert Storm, conducting operations from the Arctic to the tropics.
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Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 | |
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Active | 1 April 1967 – 31 March 1996 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Airborne Early Warning |
Part of | Carrier Air Wing 6 |
Nickname(s) | "Steeljaws", "Hummer Gator" |
Engagements | USS Liberty incident Vietnam War Operation Urgent Fury Operation Provide Comfort |
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