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Der Chief of Naval Operations der USN, Admiral Mike Mullen hat am 03.08.2006 anläßlich der offiziellen 'Roll-Out-Ceremony' auf dem Gelände von Boeing, den ersten EA-18G Growler in Empfang genommen. Die EA-18G Growler soll die EA-6B Prowler als Elo-Ka-LFZ zur Angriffsunterstützung für Bodeneinsätze ersetzen.

CNO Accepts New EA-18G Growler
Release Date: 8/7/2006 11:16:00 AM

From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen accepted on behalf of the Navy the EA-18G Growler in a formal roll-out ceremony at The Boeing Company's facility here Aug 3.

The Growler will replace its aging predecessor, the EA-6B Prowler, as the Navy’s air platform for electronic warfare.

“The EA-18G Growler is a first-class aircraft with a key mission at a critical time in our history,” said Mullen.

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