VAQ-131
| Electronic Attack Squadron 131 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 February 1946 - Present (79 years, 4 months) |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Electronic Attack |
| Role | Electronic Warfare |
| Part of | Electronic Attack Wing Pacific |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Whidbey Island |
| Nickname(s) | Lancers |
| Motto(s) | Tip of the Spear / We protect the Fleet. |
| Colors | #2a2e60 #fac72d |
| Mascot(s) | Spartan |
| Engagements | Iran hostage crisis Multinational Force in Lebanon Operation Urgent Fury Operation Quick Force Operation Restore Hope Operation Southern Watch Operation Unified Assistance Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom Operation New Dawn Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Decorations | Prowler Squadron of the Year Award |
| Website | https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Electronic-Attack-Squadron-VAQ-131/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | CDR. James C. Jordan |
| Executive Officer | CDR. Kyle D. Hanford |
| Command Master Chief | CMDCM. Andrew J. Jenkins |
| Insignia | |
| Callsign | PILUM |
| Modex | 55X |
| Tail Code | NL |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | KA/A-3B Skywarrior (1956-1968) |
| Electronic warfare | EKA-3B Skywarrior (1968-1971) EA-6B Prowler(1971-2014) EA-18G Growler(2014-Present) |
| Patrol | P2V Neptune (1946-1956) |
Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ-131), also known as the "Lancers," is a United States Navy tactical jet aircraft squadron specializing in kinetic and non-kinetic Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD). They are based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, flying the EA-18G Growler. Their radio callsign is "Pilum."