The two members onboardan EA-18G Growler crashed east of Mount Rainier Tuesday afternoon.
A map shared by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office shows the general area where a Navy EA-18G Growler crashed east of Mount Rainier on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of two beloved Zappers,” said Cmdr. Timothy Warburton, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron 130. “Our priority right now is taking care of the families of our fallen aviators, and ensuring the well-being of our Sailors and the Growler community.
On Thursday, a Navy spokesperson said other military personnel were also assisting in the search, including soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Group based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Navy said the airborne group “brings specialized mountaineering, high-angle rescue, medical, and technical communication skills necessary to navigate the difficult terrain associated with the Cascade Mountain Range that is inaccessible by other means.
The Growler jet that crashed is from “The Zappers," otherwise known as Electronic Attack Squadron 130 or VAQ-130.
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