The US Navy reported on Sunday evening that the two ... "It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of two beloved ...

According to a Navy news release ... and DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defense) missions. The Zappers only recently returned ...

US Navy Photo Navy divers recovered the first ... In October, a Growler assigned to the “Zappers” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 crashed in a remote area east of Mount Ranier.

A US Navy (USN) Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic ... In October 2024, an EA-18G from VAQ-130 – the ‘Zappers’ – crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state, killing both crew.