This is one of the 2021-2022 Cruise patches for VAQ-137 (and the other CVW-1 Squadrons) for their support during the MULTIPLE operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea. CVW-1 was deployed in support of operations in the Ukraine. The motto for this patch is "BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF WAR". This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is one of the 2021-2022 Cruise patches for VAQ-137 (and the other CVW-1 Squadrons) for their support during the MULTIPLE operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea. CVW-1 was deployed in support of operations in the Ukraine. The motto for this patch is "DONT DO IT PUTIN". This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is one of the 2021-2022 Cruise patches for VAQ-137 (and the other CVW-1 Squadrons) for their support during the MULTIPLE operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea. CVW-1 was deployed in support of operations in the Ukraine. This patch is the infamous "MOLOTOV COCKTAIL" design with the motto being "RUSSIAN DETERENCE". This patch is designed to be the centerpiece on a jacket or helmet bag and does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is one of the 2018 Cruise patches for VAQ-137 for their support during the 2018 deployment in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR). This has the "WHEEL OF SQUADRONS" (sublimated for incredible detail) and says "ROUND AND ROUND WE GO, WHERE WE STOP NOBODY KNOWS" with the Mediterranean port call locations. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is one of the 2018 Cruise patches for the VFA-81 Sunliners for the support in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR) and shows the countries of Iraq and Syria on the left, with the Artic Circle on the right, with DFE - DFE - DFE - DFE bisecting the middle (not sure what DFE means). This patch does not have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the VAQ-137 ROOKS *500* tailfin with *NH* and the mascot shown. This patch DOES come with velcro.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the VAQ-137 1973-2013 'DECOMMISSIONING' EYES Triangle patch with the EA-6B Planform and the squadron info/logo. Beautifully done patch that does not come with velcro.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 were based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. They were established in December 1973, and flew with CVW-1 onboard the USS America (CV-66) during the Persian Gulf War. This is the "white" version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 were based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. They were established in December 1973, and flew with CVW-1 onboard the USS America (CV-66) during the Persian Gulf War. This is the "white" version of their squadron patch and DOES come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 were based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. They were established in December 1973, and flew with CVW-1 onboard the USS America (CV-66) during the Persian Gulf War. This is the "black" version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 were based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. This is the AGM-88 HARM desert version of their squadron patch they wear while in the Persian Gulf theater on their desert colored flight suits.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 were based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. This is the desert version of their squadron patch they wear while in the Persian Gulf theater on their desert colored flight suits.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. This is the 1994 decommissioning patch they created.

This is the large-sized (3.5-inch) version of the VAQ-137 aircraft "bullet" patch showing the EA-18G planform. It says "VAQ-137 ROOKS" (top) and EA-18G (bottom) with the standard 'Lightning Bolt/Tron' (right) and the AGM-88 HARM missile (left.) This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the large-sized (3.5-inch) version of the VAQ-137 aircraft "bullet" patch showing the EA-18G planform. It says "VAQ-137 ROOKS" (top) and EA-18G (bottom) with the standard 'Lightning Bolt/Tron' (right) and the AGM-88 HARM missile (left.) This patch DOES have velcro attached.

This is the black version of the VAQ-137 aircraft "triangle" patch in black/gray showing the front view of their new E/A-18G and says "ROOKS" along the top. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the black version of the VAQ-137 aircraft "triangle" patch in black/gray showing the front view of their new E/A-18G and says "ROOKS" along the top. This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

This is the VAQ-137 aircraft "coffin" patch in black/silver showing the planform of their new E/A-18G and says "ROOKS" along the bottom. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the VAQ-137 aircraft "coffin" patch in black/silver showing the planform of their new E/A-18G and says "ROOKS" along the bottom. This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

This is the VAQ-137 Cruise patch for their 2006/07 trip. On the top half of the patch is shows Africa and Asia. It says "When you are on top of the world . . ." On the bottom half of the patch it shows the devil from the South Park cartoon and says "Payback's A Bitch". Are the edge it continues from the top half by saying "there is nowwhere to go but down". Pretty neat patch. This patch does not have velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. This is the 2006 Battle Readiness 'E' patch. It is quite large. It also came directly from the squadron.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the 'SHIT HAPPENS' patch they created and does not come with velcro attached

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the 'SHIT HAPPENS' patch they created and DOES come with velcro attached

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the white-bordered bullet version of their 'Junior Officer Protection Agency (JOPA)' patch they created and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the white-bordered bullet version of their 'Junior Officer Protection Agency (JOPA)' patch they created and DOES come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the black-bordered bullet version of their 'Junior Officer Protection Agency (JOPA)' patch they created and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the black-bordered bullet version of their 'Junior Officer Protection Agency (JOPA)' patch they created and DOES come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the black/white bullet version of their 'Junior Officer Protection Agency (JOPA)' patch they created that shows the "slash" through the Gold and Silver Oak Leaves and DOES come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 are based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's electronic jamming aircraft, the new McDonnel Douglas EA-18G Growler. This is the 'Plane Captain' patch with their Bulldog (or is that a Grizzly Bear) mascot depicted on the patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Rooks' of VAQ-137 were based out of NAS Whidbey Island, WA and fly the Navy's jamming platform, the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. They were established in December 1973, and flew with CVW-1 onboard the USS America (CV-66) during the Persian Gulf War. This is the PLAT CAM LSO patch which being an USAF guy I have no idea what that means -- so if anyone knows please let me know. The patch looks like my other LSO patch, but shows a flying television in the middle and says, "IT LOOKED GOOD TO ME" across the top. This patch does not come with velcro attached.