What is vaw 122?

VAW-122 is a United States Navy Squadron based at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. The squadron's mission is airborne early warning and command and control. They operate the E-2D Hawkeye, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that provides airborne early warning, battle management, and combat systems control to the carrier strike group. The squadron was commissioned in 1967 and has supported numerous U.S. Navy operations and deployments around the world, including operations in the Persian Gulf, Mediterranean, and Western Pacific. The squadron has won multiple awards for their outstanding performance and service, including the CNO Aviation Safety Award and the Battle "E" award.