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VAQ (Electronic Attack Squadron, formerly Tactical Electronic Warfare) Insignia that have been "officially" approved by OPNAVINST. 5030.4E (Note: This listing only includes current operational squadrons)

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VAQ-128 Lineage: Established as VAQ-128 on 1 October 1997 Insignia approved: 15 June 1997
VAQ-129 Lineage: Established VAH-10 on 1 May 1961 Redesignated VAQ-129 on 1 September 1970 Insignia approved: 21 January 1971
VAQ-130 Lineage: Established as VAW-13 on 1 September 1959 Redesignated VAQ-130 on 1 October 1968 Insignia approved: 13 May 1963* *Insignia was approved for VAW-13 and following redesignation to VAQ-130 the squadron maintained the old insignia and changed the banner to read VAQ-130.
VAQ-131 Lineage: VP-931 Reserve squadron called to active duty on 2 September 1950 Redesignated VP-57 on 4 February 1953 Redesignated VAH-4 on 3 July 1956 Redesignated VAQ-131 on 1 November 1968 Insignia approved: 7 September 1971
VAQ-132 Lineage: Established as VAH-2 on 1 November 1955 Redesignated VAQ-132 on 1 November 1968 Insignia approved: 30 September 1969
VAQ-133 Lineage: Established as VAQ-133 on 1 April 1996 Insignia approved: 1 April 1996
VAQ-134 Lineage: Established as VAQ-134 on 17 June 1969 Insignia approved: 22 November 1969
VAQ-135 Lineage: Established as VAQ-135 on 15 May 1969 Insignia approved: 20 November 1984
VAQ-136 Lineage: Established as VAQ-136 on 6 April 1973 Insignia approved: 17 May 1973
VAQ-137 Lineage: Established as VAQ-137 on 1 October 1996 Insignia approved: 17 October 1973
VAQ-138 Lineage: Established as VAQ-138 on 27 February 1976 Insignia approved: 29 July 1976
VAQ-139 Lineage: Established as VAQ-139 on 1 July 1983 Insignia approved: 29 February 2000
VAQ-140 Lineage: Established as VAQ-140 on 1 October 1985 Insignia approved: 28 June 1985
VAQ-141 Lineage: Established as VAQ-141 on 1 July 1987 Insignia approved: 19 June 1986
VAQ-142 Lineage: Established as VAQ-142 on 1 April 1997 Insignia approved: 27 August 1997
VAQ-209 Lineage: Established as VAQ-209 on 1 October 1977 Insignia approved: 26 October 1978

NOTE: The Insignia and Lineage in the above community listing is ONLY FOR CURRENTLY ACTIVE NAVY SQUADRONS. A complete listing of all Navy squadrons and their insignia have not been compiled at this time due to the extensive nature of this listing.

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12 September 2000