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| Electronic Attack Squadron 209 | |
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 VAQ-209 EA-18G Growlers firing AGM-88 HARM missiles over the Pacific Ocean in 2022 | |
| Active | 1 October 1977 – present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Role | Airborne Electromagnetic Attack |
| Part of |  United States Navy Reserve
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| Garrison/HQ |  NAS Whidbey Island |
| Nickname(s) | Star Warriors |
| Motto(s) | Fortuna Fortes Juvat[citation needed] (Latin: "Fortune favors the strong" |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot(s) | Darth Vader |
| Insignia | |
| VAQ-209 insignia |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | EA-6A Electric Intruder EA-6B Prowler EA-18G Growler |
Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) is a United States Navy Reserve electromagnetic attack squadron. Known as the "Star Warriors", the squadron flies the EA-18G Growler carrier-based electronic warfare jet aircraft. It is assigned to the Tactical Support Wing and based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. Its mission is: "To safely train to attain and maintain mobilization readiness for immediate employment in event of war or national emergency." The squadron's radio callsign is "Vader".