VAW-117 is an E-2 Hawkeye airborne command and control squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. Pt. Mugu, CA 93042-5004.

Airborne Command & Control Squadron 117 (VAW-117) is an airborne early warning (AEW) and command and control (C2) squadron. Nicknamed "The Wallbangers,” it flies the E-2D …

Our current focus is to ensure the combat readiness of this squadron and the CVW-9 Shogun. The VAW-117 "Wallbangers" were established at NAS North Island, CA on 01 July 1974, as …

During the 1988 WESTPAC aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), VAW-117 played a key role in Operation Praying Mantis during which an Iranian ship was destroyed. In addition, the …

During the 1988 WESTPAC aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), VAW-117 played a key role in Operation Praying Mantis during which an Iranian ship was destroyed. In addition, the …

Dec 14, 2024 · The “Wallbangers” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117 returned to their home base at Point Mugu in time for the holidays, following a five-month deployment …

The CNO aw 4 ipated in the RIMPAC 98 exercise with the US Air Force ded VAW-117 with both the Grandpaw Pettibone Award and the Price Fighter Award for FY97, which er demonstrates …

VAW-117 again proved to U.S. and Allied Forces the tremendous tactical acumen of squadron aircrews and the unmatched capabilities of the E-2C MCU/ACIS aircraft.

US Navy - Airborne Command & Control Squadron 117 VAW-117 'Wallbangers' former Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons were redesignated to Airborne Command & Control …

Dec 14, 2024 · Following completion of a four week composite training unit exercise, VAW-117 deployed with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, July 11 2024, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class …