VAW-88

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 88 (VAW-88), known as the "Cottonpickers," was a reserve squadron of the United States Navy established in 1970. Based at Naval Air Station North Island, California, VAW-88 operated the E-2 Hawkeye aircraft, providing airborne early warning and command and control capabilities. The squadron supported fleet operations and trained reserve aircrew and maintenance personnel, contributing to the readiness of the U.S. Navy Reserve. VAW-88 was disestablished in 1994 as part of post-Cold War force reductions.