Prowler Growler Association

ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION


The Prowler-Growler Association was established in 2013 (as the Prowler Association) as a fully tax-exempt fraternal organization within the meaning of IRS code 501(c)(19). In 2024, the Association officially changed its name to the Prowler-Growler Association to recognize the continued Electronic Attack accomplishments demonstrated by the EA-18G Growler and the men & women who fly, maintain and support it; as well as to maintain an unbroken line of Electronic Attack professionals, many of whom served in both aircraft. Members of the Association come from three military services, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. Association Members include Aircrew and Maintenance Officers, Enlisted Organizational/Intermediate Maintainers and Administrative Personnel as well as Government and Contractor Civilians plus their spouses who have supported the EA-6B Prowler & EA-18G Growler throughout their distinguished histories. The Prowler-Growler Association will maintain a Website to archive the Prowler & Growler historical legacies as well as promulgate current information on upcoming activities and individual accomplishments. We, who are already members, encourage you to join us to keep the keep the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler legacies documented for history and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Prowlers & Growlers.

 

MISSION

The mission of The Prowler-Growler Association is to preserve and promote the legacy, history, and accomplishments of the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler of having provided the Department of Defense continuous Electronic Attack service since 1972. We will honor those who flew, maintained, built, or supported the Prowler & Growler, and their families. We will inform the public of the Prowler's & Growler's contributions to America's military successes. We will sponsor patriotic events, hold symposiums and fraternal gatherings, assist historic memorials to naval aviation, and in general foster the memory of the Prowler & Growler and do well for our members. We will remember and honor deceased Prowlers & Growlers and assist their families. Most importantly, we will foster continued comradeship for members via our professional fraternity.

 

ELECTRONIC ATTACK SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by the Prowler-Growler Association through the Tailhook Education Fund, the Electronic Attack Scholarship is presented annually. This scholarship is presented by the members of the Electronic Attack Community to honor those who gave their lives in service to their country while flying a Navy electronic attack aircraft which includes the EF-10B, EKA-3B, EA-6A, EA-6B and EA-18G.

To learn more, please select link under 'People'.

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Prowler-Growler Association Headlines

  • Prowler-Growler Reunion 2025 - VAQ/VMAQ Aircrew, Maintainers, their guests & Industry
    • ​​​​​Pensacola, FL
    • 23-26 April, 2025
  • Link to the reunion registration form is on the Event Registration page

 

Reunion block room information for as long as rooms are available:

 

Courtyard Marriott, Pensacola Downtown:  https://link.edgepilot.com/s/12ce6708/KJyVo9662kCHFAxdWjQsjw?u=https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1719509537098%26key=GRP

 

Holiday Inn Express, Pensacola Downtown:  Call Hotel direct at:  850-433-2231 and ask for the "Prowler 2025 Reunion" block.

 

Residence Inn, Pensacola Downtown:  Call Hotel direct at:  850-432-0202 and ask for "Prowler Association Reunion" courtesy block

 

  • Prowler Association link for geedunk at Av8rstuff website
    • Link on Links page above
    • More items to be available as Reunion 2025 nears

 

2025 Reunion Registrations to date (1 Mar '25)

Allen, Jim (Bluto)
Baker, Hal (Weird) & Nancy Heffernan
Barrington, Michael (Shadow) & Cindy
Baxter, Steve (Beaker)
Bender, Michael (Elbow)
Berlemann, Charles & Chuck Berlemann
Bohan, Pat & Susan
Breining, Brent (Doogie) & Joshua
Bristow. Steve (Stow)
Brown, Dan (The Danimal)
Brown, Harry (Hotdog) & Emily Touchstone
Brubaker, Jim (Bru) & Socorro Ayala
Bryson, David (Spud)
Buckles, Aron (Lumpy)
Bulwicz, Steve (Bull)
Burgin, Joe (Bagwan)
Burke, Tom (Hulk) & Jane
Busse, Derrick (Dexter)
Byers, Greg (Pugs) & Tiffany
Campbell, Kyle (Haggis) & Holle
Carpenter, Robert
Clapperton, Craig (Clap) & Sheila
Collins, Michael (Casey) & Michelle Evans
Conwell, Jeff (Brush)
Coulson, Jim (J.C.) & Maggie
Cronin, Kevin (Cave) & Morgan
Cryer, John (John) & Alice
Dickson, Bill
Drummond, Fred (Phred)
Dunn, Rich (Gramps) & Carmen
Eby, Don (Corky)
Estes, Mark (Festus) & Julie
Ewell, Steve & Pam
Ford, Tom (Frog)
Geragotelis, John (Germ)
Gibbons, Jeff (Gibby) & Melissa
Gibson, Charlie (Skil) & Angel
Gilliam, Sterling (Sterls) & Kim Chope
Glackin, Brian (Doody)
Hart, Lee
Hayes, Steve (Hands) & Kellie
Henderson, Edwin (Chocks)
Hinkley, Brian (Hinks) & Janie
Holbrook, Lee
Holcomb, J. Mark
Hyslop, Tom & Susan
Jackson, Lee (Spaulding)
Johannsen, Mike (Mikey Jo)
Johnston, Greg (Tank) & Cheryl
Joslin, Dan (Jaws)
Kennedy, James (Zippy)
Kent Oglesby (Spock)
Kern, William (Bill) (Wilbur) & Tracey
Kirby, Steve (Kirbs) & Maureen
Koch, Paul (Horse)
Lauzen, Michael (Roof) & Terri (Motherdear)
Luti, Bill & Donna
MacNicholl, Mike (Oscar) & Tabrin
Marcotte, Don (Dakota)
Martin, Brad (Muff) & Beth
Martin, Edward (Edly) & Kathie
Mathis, John (J.R.)
Matt Leahy
Matzko, Jay (Pigpen) & Paul "Piglet"
McCool, Edward (Cool Ed)
McDonough, Jim & Laura
McNellis, Michael (Mac)
Middleton, Chris (Millhouse) & Bridget
Mieras, John (Jam)
Monahan, Dennis (Mancub)
Mowrey, Gary (Smiley)
Olsen, Keith (Oly)
Park, William & Monica
Parks, Ken (Kilo)
Penfold, Rob (Pup) & Sue
Quinn, Don (DQ) & Jean
Reiten, Robert (Paddles)
Rico, Esteban (Suave) & Sheri
Rylant, Arboth (Rowdy) & Andrea
Salter, Larry (Saltman) & Tina
Schmoldt, Hans (Anodeman)
Smith, Terry (Smitty) & Lois
Sotomayor, Carlos (Soto)
Sowa, Phil & Joanne
Sparks, Tim (Sparky)
Stahl, Mike (Opie) & Barb
Stalford, Robert (Moose)
Stapleton, Craig (Stapes)
Straughan, Matt (Zener) & Lynn
Stuart, Bob (Stubob) & Yvonne
Sullivan, Gene (Sully) & Jim Collins & Marty Zager (Dragon) & Ron Hilson (Ricochet)
Swoish, Douglas (Swish)
Thomas, Greg (Okie)
Thompson, John (JJ) & Whitney
Vaccaro, Rich (Velcro) & Kimberly
Van Doren, Steve (VD/Worm) & Cathy
Walker, Darryl (D-Day) & Laura
Watson, Dennis (Sluggo) & Amy
Weber, Rob (Skipper)
Wegert, Sid (Vicious)
Westover, Steve (Westy) & Connie
White, William (Whitey) & Elizabeth Piowaty, Geoff (Buzzard) Scott & Larry Henson
Whitten, Wayne (Flash)
Williams, Thomas (T.J.) & Gilchrest, Leslie
Wilmot, Fred + Karen Thoennes, Mark Goff & Kay Downing & Kathryn Rogers & Ben Wilmont
Wilson, James (Max)
Wirt, David (Digger) & Jill Hess
Wood, Craig
Wood, Skip (Psycho) & Eileen
Woods, David (Woody) & Debby
York, Drew (Sarge) & Susan Comeau
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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