Whidbey Navy participates in National Night Out

Sailors from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island participated in the 25th annual “National Night Out” event held at Windjammer Park in downtown Oak Habor Aug. 5. More than 3,000 local area residents attended National Night Out, an event which showcased several local government agencies including the police department, fire department, Navy and other public services to help raise awareness on the importance of crime fighting and to help further community relations.
August 14, 2008
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CVWP honors best in Prowler community

Capt. Brad Russell, commander, Electronic Attack Wing U.S. Pacific Fleet, recognized the Electronic Attack community’s “Best of the Best” at the annual Electronic Attack Awards at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Aug. 7. Russell presented award winners with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and a plaque provided by Northrop Grumman and the Pratt and Whitney Corporation. Russell praised the entire Electronic Attack community for their continued professionalism during a period of continued high tempo tasking.
August 14, 2008
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Wizards return from Nellis

The Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 recently concluded a productive two-week detachment to Nellis Air Force Base, in Las Vegas Nev. The event is the Air Forces premier training exercise that takes place on the 15,000-square mile Nevada Test and Training range, located north of Las Vegas. While taking part in this exercise, the Wizards got the opportunity to train with multi-national forces on many levels. This included NATO forces based out of Germany, as well as Turkish, Brazilian, and even Swedish aviators.
August 14, 2008
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VAQ-129 rocks major EA-18G inspection

Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 received a ësatisfactory with an outstandingí rating in 12 of the 13 points during the first Conventional Weapons Technical Proficiency Inspection (CWTPI) for a fleet EA-18G Growler, July 30. The inspection was conducted at Hangar 12 on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island and was the culmination of six weeks of preparation since the arrival of the first Growler, dubbed G-4, to NAS Whidbey Island, June 3.
August 7, 2008
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Last ride for CVW-9 commander

It was a picture perfect day for Capt. Sterling Gilliam, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, to take the Navy’s newest war fighting machine, the EA-18G Growler, for his final flight as leader of CVW-9. Gilliam started his naval aviation career flying the EA-6B Prowler and was given the unique opportunity to fly the only EA-18G Growler at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, currently assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129.
August 7, 2008
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Working together key when earthquake strikes

Whidbey Island is not immune to earthquakes. On the heels of the Los Angeles magnitude 5.4 quake on July 29, the University of Washington reported a magnitude 3.0 earthquake July 30 at 10:30 p.m. near Port Townsend, Wa. The Nisqualy quake of Feb. 28, 2001 measured 6.8 and was the largest recorded quake in Washington state history. It shook Whidbey Island hard with some structural damage reported on base. Did you know Whidbey Island has a fault that runs through the south end of the island? No one knows when natural disasters will strike, but the key to saving people is preparedness and good communication.
August 7, 2008
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Lancers addition a welcome force

The Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 received much needed help from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 in the form of Cryptologic Technician 1st Class Jennifer Thomas. Before the Lancers left for their 2008 deployment, they were in dire need of a Cryptologic Technician to help them accomplish their mission for combat operations in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Thomas, VAQ-141, stepped up to the plate and volunteered to help out the Lancers for several reasons. First, she was aware of their fine reputation across the flight line, so she took the opportunity to be part of a winning team. Second, she felt strongly about the mission the Lancers were going to conduct on their deployment, what their mission stood for and the impact that it was going to have on the ground troops.
August 7, 2008
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World Watchers mark 16 years of reconnaissance

They fly alone and unafraid. For 16 years, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 1 have been a consistent presence in 5th Fleet’s area of responsibility. There have been aircraft modifications and even changes to homeports, but it maintains the pace of forward-deployed operations that support the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance needs of U.S. Central Command. The World Watchers continue to distinguish the EP-3 as the reconnaissance asset of choice for U.S. and multi-national forces. The aircraft’s ability to remain on station for extended periods has proven to be an invaluable resource to troops on the ground. They are in high demand but relatively short supply.
July 31, 2008
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Oak Harbor National Night Out is family event

Military personnel and DoD civilians are invited to the 25th Annual National Night Out, a unique crime and drug prevention event, on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park. National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel from the City of Oak Harbor, Island County Sheriff’s Department and NAS Whidbey, social service organizations, civic groups, businesses and local officials from Island County.
July 31, 2008
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Command of Whidbey Marines change

With the Strait of San de Fuca as a backdrop, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 53 (MATSG 53) held a change of command ceremony, July 25, when U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy B. Cutright assumed command from Col. William J. Flannery, who retired at the same ceremony with 25 years of Marine Corps service. Cutright is a native of Elkins, W. Va., and a graduate of Youngstown State University. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in October 1986.
July 31, 2008
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