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Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 116 “Sun Kings”

Welcome

VAW-116 is an E-2 Hawkeye airborne command and control squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17.

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Leaders

  • Command Master Chief Joseph D. James

    Command Master Chief, Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 116

    VAW-116 Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Commander John Garrett Barry

    Commanding Officer, Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 116

    VAW-116 Commanding Officer

  • Commander RJ Fields

    Executive Officer, Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 116

    VAW-116 Executive Officer

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