"Deny, Degrade, Deceive, and Destroy" These are the objectives of the crews that flew the EA-6B "Prowler."
While movies are made about fighter pilots, the high-technology world of EA-6B crews remains shrouded in mystery. These invisible guardians of the sky undertook a crucial mission - to shield their comrades from enemy air defenses, ensuring they could do their job and return safely to the carrier. And this wasn't all. As the Global War on Terror escalated, the role of the EA-6B crews evolved from shadowy protectors of the skies to direct lifelines for troops on the ground. Some Navy EA-6B squadrons even swapped the pitching deck of the carrier for the harsh realities of combat support from austere bases across Iraq and Afghanistan.
Embark on a journey with the author as he navigates through flight training and his first several fleet squadrons, takes command of an EA-6B squadron, and ultimately steers the Electronic Attack Wing of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Discover life aboard a carrier, amusing port visits, engaging training detachments, and an array of high-intensity liberty experiences. Beyond the personal anecdotes, this book also sheds light on combat actions in Serbia, Kosovo, and Iraq, and provides a distinctive viewpoint on land-based EA-6B combat support in Afghanistan.
"Cease Buzzer!" is dedicated to the unseen heroes of the U.S. Navy's Tactical Electronic Warfare community. Experience an uncelebrated side of Navy Aviation and understand the crucial role these played in safeguarding their comrades and their nation.
