Port visit comes just in time for weary Sailors

The Yellow Jackets on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) have spent a solid month of flying Operation Iraqi Freedom missions in sweltering conditions.
July 1, 2005
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Tiger Day 2005 a roaring good time

Tiger Day was held on June 17, from noon to 3 p.m. in Hangar 11. Despite ominous weather in the morning, the skies cleared by noon and the event was met with resounding success.
July 1, 2005
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Zappers win Prowler tactical exercise

The VAQ-130 Zappers are the proud winners of the Spring 2005 COMVAQWINGPAC Tactical Exercise. Capt. Robert Field, Commander COMVAQWINGPAC, announced on June 21 that the Zappers had beaten the competition of four other squadrons to become “Prowler TACEX King of the Hill.”
July 1, 2005
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Drake selected for Blue Angels

AE3(AW) Lisa Drake of VAQ-133 was selected to be part of the 2006 Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels. They selected 27 people this year Navy-wide. Cmdr. Stephen Foley, Commanding Officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration team said, “Congratulations to all those selected. Competition was extremely keen this year.”
July 1, 2005
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Cougars visit Columbia Elementary for Career Day

Four members of VAQ-139, the Cougars, recently paid a visit to Columbia Elementary School in Mukilteo. They were invited to attend the annual Career Fair to represent naval aviation to a large group of fifth grade students.
July 1, 2005
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Screaming Eagles take part in Hawaii SinkEx

Patrol Squadron One’s combat aircrew one enjoyed a rather unique opportunity recently as they traveled to MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to take part in the live-fire exercise, “Patrolling Thunder.” The exercise was structured around the scuttling of the decommissioned dock landing ship USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39), and took place on June 16 off the northwest coast of the island of Kauai.
July 1, 2005
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Grey Knights sink old Mount Vernon

VP-46’s Grey Knights recently took part in Patrolling Thunder SinkEx in Hawaii. The objective was to sink the ex-USS Mount Vernon, an LSD class ship that was commissioned into the Navy’s fleet on May 13, 1972, and decommissioned on July 25, 2003.
July 1, 2005
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VAQ-129 hosts annual EW Symposium

Electronic Attack Squadron 129 and the Whidbey Roost of the Association of Old Crows hosted the 32nd annual Electronic Warfare Symposium aboard NAS Whidbey Island May 16-18. Military and civilian professionals from across the EW community discussed current and developing electronic warfare tactics, current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and future plans for the EW Community at large. Attendees included representatives from the four uniformed services, DoD civilian employees, and industry representatives including AAI Corp., ATK Missile Systems, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Teledyne and Titan Corporation.
June 24, 2005
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NAS Judo team flying high in 2005

Now in its 25th year as an MWR program, NAS Whidbey Judo, has produced some of the finest competitors nationwide in what remains the most popular martial art worldwide. Traveling extensively throughout the Northwest and Canada, across the United States, and all the way to Venezuela, the club has completed its most aggressive tournament schedule to date.
June 24, 2005
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Kuapahi’s contributions are his legacy

The VAQ-130 Zappers said goodbye to one of their best on June 14. Senior Chief Petty Officer Leialoha Kuapahi retired from active duty service in a relaxed and friendly ceremony at the Chief Petty Officers’ Club. A much-loved member of the squadron, his strong personality and even stronger work ethic made him a valuable asset to Zappers of all ranks.
June 24, 2005
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