The Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 “Cougars” recently took part in a live-fire exercise, joining aircraft from other squadrons at Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California.
The Cougars successfully shot a High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) at a target off the coast of Southern California. The HARM is the only forward-firing weapon carried by the EA-6B Prowler and is used to suppress or destroy enemy surface-to-air missile radars. The exercise tested aircraft systems, missile systems and the proficiency of the crews and maintenance personnel involved.
Ten squadrons from five different aircraft platforms, F/A-18C Hornet, F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, and the Cougars’ EA-6B Prowler, participated in the training. During the exercise, the aircraft involved fired multiple air-to-air missiles including AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-7 SPARROW, AIM-9M Sidewinder, SLAM-ER and JSOW.
April 1, 2010
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Cmdr. Peter Yelle relieved Cmdr. Carden Warner as Commanding Officer of the Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS) at a ceremony on board NAS Whidbey Island March 25.
Warner took command December 2008.
Under his leadership, EAWS graduated 16 Prowler Tactics Instructors and conducted the Electronic Warfare Advanced Readiness Program, a rigorous course of academics, simulators and flights, encompassing eight Electronic Attack squadrons. The program is the first phase of the work-up cycle in preparation of deployment.
Additionally he oversaw the syllabus and courseware development of the Growler Weapons and Tactics Program, and the Growler Advanced Readiness Program. Warner follow on assignment will be the navigator aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
April 1, 2010
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A live comedy featuring NAS Whidbey Island military and civilians hits the Oak Harbor Whidbey Playhouse in April.
The show is a full-on farce, complete with slamming doors, dead bodies, bold-face lies, mistaken identities and men dressing as women. This fast-paced physical comedy involves a con artist who has duped the welfare authorities by claiming every type of benefit for the innumerable people he claims lives at his address.
The cast includes Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Dustin Curtis of Fleet Readiness Center Northwest, who plays Norman McDonald.
The audience will also see retired Lt. Cmdr. Kent Peckenpaugh, who works on base with Innova systems Int’l LLC, a software contractor for the Navy. Peckenpaugh is in the role as Eric Swan.
April 1, 2010
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The Washington State Tactical Officers Association (WSTOA) held a basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training course on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from March 14-19.
March 25, 2010
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The Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, currently deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, are once again the recipients of the Expeditionary Battle Efficiency (E) award.
March 25, 2010
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Spring’s here and nice weather has folks bringing their two-wheeled vehicles out of the garage and onto streets and freeways. Last year the number of people commuting on cycles and sadly, the number of motorcycle accidents also went up. Now is the time for motorcycle riders to check out their bikes and brush up on their skills.
March 25, 2010
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A Sailor from Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CVWP) will be recognized as the Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) Enlisted Woman of the Year at a luncheon in San Diego, March 31.
March 25, 2010
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Patrol Squadron (VQ) 1 recently named Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Jason Bovetz as the squadron’s Intelligence Specialist Sailor of the Year for directly assisting in the successful completion of over one hundred missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Commander Fifth Fleet assignments.
March 25, 2010
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For the past 16 years, our long-time volunteer and beloved friend Evelyn Allieri has dedicated every Tuesday to serving the Sailors and Marines who seek financial assistance from the NAS Whidbey Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS).
March 25, 2010
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Nearing the end of a lengthy eight-month deployment, the Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 are returning to their beloved home port of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for some well deserved and much needed rest.
March 18, 2010
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