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~ Official Squadron Emblem ~
The VAQ-136 insignia is composed of a gauntlet grasping a burst of electromagnetic energy superimposed over a split field of maroon and insignia blue.
The gauntlet is representative of the acceptance by VAQ-136 of the many and varied challenges inherent in its mission.
The burst of energy emanating from the gauntlet depicts the jamming power of the EA-6B Prowler with its effects on an enemy radarscope symbolized by the blue background.
When VAQ-136 was established at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington on April 06, 1973, the squadron needed an emblem to symbolize their mission and to distinguish themselves from other squadrons. During the commissioning phase, the commanding officer held a contest to name the squadron and design an emblem. A plane captain in the squadron, AN Joseph "Brandy" Odya submitted a design, which was approved as the official squadron emblem on May 30, 1973. (This information was submitted by Joseph Odya and verified by Norman E. Davis, VAQ-136 Plankowner Skipper.)
REFERENCES: Dr. Norman E. Davis, PhD
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