Enjoying hot temperatures and great flying conditions, Electronic Attack Squadron 137 (VAQ-137) participated in the Advanced Readiness Program with Carrier Air Wing One from Aug. 8 to 12 at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. While it wasn’t as long as many Fallon detachments, there was still plenty to do as the Rooks worked with the rest of CVW-1 for the first time as the squadron began its work-up cycle prior to a coming deployment.
August 26, 2005
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The City of Oak Harbor and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island personnel held another record-breaking National Night Out-America’s Night Out Against Crime at City Beach Park on Aug. 2.
The yearly event focuses public awareness on the proactive and reactive measures performed by local, state and federal authorities in the fight against crime and drugs.
August 26, 2005
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For seven days at the end of July, Patrol Squadron (VP) 46’s flight surgeon, Lt. Penny Goode, was on a 485-mile bicycle ride.
Goode, along with 13 other riders from various commands throughout the Navy, participated the annual state cycle tour known as Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. The event, which took place from July 24 to 30, marked the 33rd consecutive year in which riders from all across the United States and the world have been meeting for this statewide celebration.
August 26, 2005
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On Aug. 18, Commodore Chris Field presented the 2004 CNO Safety ‘S’ Award to the Cougars of VAQ-139 for their embodiment of aviation and personal safety.
AE1(AW) Robert Price and AMEAN William Hoye represented the Cougars for their excellent individual contribution to the squadron’s operational safety.
August 26, 2005
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VR-61 was recently awarded the CNO’s top safety award for outstanding safety during 2004.
The squadron operates a fleet of five C-9 and DC-9 aircraft to support global airlift requirements. In 2004, VR-61 carried over 16,000 passengers and one million pounds of cargo, making it the backbone of naval air logistics.
August 26, 2005
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VAQ-132 surpassed a monumental aviation safety milestone on July 5, having completed 35 years of Class ‘A’ mishap-free flying.
During this time, the squadron amassed an impressive 56,900 flight hours, leading the way for the entire Prowler community.
Commodore Richard Field remarked, “Each Scorpion can take great pride in this superlative accomplishment. Proactive leadership and incorporation of risk management principles at all levels have made safety programs like yours the envy of all of Naval Aviation.
August 19, 2005
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A combination of invading brush and a large population of voles have been eating away at the endangered Golden Paintbrush over the past two years at Forbes Point on NAS Whidbey Island’s Seaplane Base.
This is only one of nine sites in the United States in which it can be found; five of the meadowlands in which it grows are on Whidbey Island said air station Environmental Department ecologist John Phillips.
August 19, 2005
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The Wizards of VAQ-133 deployed to Naval Air Weapons Station Point Mugu, Calif., on July 20 to participate in a High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile Exercise with Carrier Air Wing 14 and VAQ-142.
Pt. Mugu is located about 65 miles northwest of Los Angeles and is composed of more than 4,500 acres. European explorer Juan Cabrillo originally discovered the area in 1542. The Chumash Indian tribe inhabited the area called “muwu,” which is how Point Mugu earned its present name.
August 19, 2005
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If you were traveling Interstate 5 near Exit 220 on Friday morning Aug. 10, you might have noticed a team wearing bright orange vests and yellow hard hats along the highway.
August 19, 2005
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Navy personnel from NAS Whidbey are starring in the Whidbey Playhouses’ 40th anniversary season opener, “Blithe Spirit”.
August 19, 2005
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