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Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141


Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
Military personnel will continue in normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations
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Welcome

VAQ-141 is a forward-deployed EA-18G Growler electronic attack squadron operating from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, and attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5.

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Leaders

  • Commander Andrew “Mr. McDribblets” Ginnetti

    Executive Officer, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141

    TagVAQ-141 Executive Officer

  • Command Master Chief Keith Wells

    Command Master Chief, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141

    TagVAQ-141 Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Commander Benjamin “Lunchbox” Reust

    Commanding Officer, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141

    TagVAQ-141 Commanding Officer

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