Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group, perform post flight checks on an EA-37B Compass Call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The EA-37B Compass Call integrated with the U.S. Navy EA-18 Growlers, assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 131, demonstrating U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group prepares for landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The EA-37B Compass Call integrated with the U.S. Navy EA-18 Growlers assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 131, demonstrating U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The aircraft integrated with Navy EA-18 Growlers from Electronic Attack Squadron 131, demonstrating U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific while strengthening joint capabilities, maintaining dominance across the electromagnetic spectrum, and deterring potential threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group, sits on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The EA-37B Compass Call is a next-gen electronic attack aircraft that disrupts enemy networks and systems to ensure Joint Force dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call, assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group sits on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The aircraft integrated with Navy EA-18 Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 131, demonstrating U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific while strengthening joint capabilities, maintaining dominance across the electromagnetic spectrum, and deterring potential threats in the region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group prepares for landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The EA-37B Compass Call is a next-gen electronic attack aircraft that disrupts enemy networks and systems to ensure Joint Force dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

Published Dec. 7, 2025
By Senior Airman Melany Bermudez
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

An Air Force EA-37B Compass Call teamed up with Navy EA-18 Growlers at Kadena. This next-gen electronic attack jet jams enemy networks, keeping the Joint Force dominant in the electromagnetic spectrum. The aircraft integrated with Navy EA-18 Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 131, demonstrating U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific while strengthening joint capabilities, maintaining dominance across the electromagnetic spectrum, and deterring potential threats in the region.