The squadron deployed aboard USS '' Constellation '' to the Western Pacific and the Persian Gulf from 15 March 2001 to 15 September 2001 , providing an airborne early warning for Operation Southern Watch over Iraq . The squadron deployed to NAS Norfolk in support of Operation Noble Eagle . During this operation , they assisted in providing continual airborne early warning coverage over the East Coast as a result of the September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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