VQ-1

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1), known as the "World Watchers," was established in 1955 and is a unit of the United States Navy. Originally tasked with electronic reconnaissance missions during the Cold War, VQ-1 operated out of Atsugi, Japan, before later moving to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. The squadron has flown various aircraft, most notably the EA-3B Skywarrior and later the EP-3E Aries II, conducting signals intelligence and surveillance across the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Middle East. VQ-1 has played a crucial role in supporting U.S. and allied operations by providing real-time intelligence, including during conflicts such as the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and ongoing global missions.