What squadrons are in Whidbey Island?
Welcome to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Adding to the depth and capability of the air station are eight Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance squadrons flying the P-3 Orion, P-8 Poseidon and EP-3E Aries.
What VAQ squadrons are expeditionary?
The Navy’s five expeditionary VAQ squadrons are all based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington: VAQs 131, 132, 134, 135, and 138. The Navy’s only reserve VAQ squadron, VAQ-209, also has been used in an expeditionary role.
What planes are at NAS Whidbey?
EP-3E Aries II.
What is Whidbey Island known for?
As an island, Whidbey is known for its excellent seafood. The standout, though, are mussels farmed from Penn Cove, near Coupeville. It’s not unusual on Whidbey to ask someone “where are these mussels from?” and literally have them point down the road.
Is VAQ 131 Expeditionary?
VAQ-131 is an expeditionary EA-18G Growler electronic attack squadron that deploys worldwide to support U.S. Air Force expeditionary wings, allied/coalition task forces, Marine aircraft groups, and U.S. Navy strike groups.
How many VAQ squadrons are there?
Electronic Attack Squadrons (VAQ) There are 12 operational Navy electronic attack squadrons at Whidbey and one operational squadron, VAQ-141, permanently forward deployed to the Western Pacific on board USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), home ported in Japan.
Where should I live when stationed at Whidbey Island?
Best Places to Live Near NAS Whidbey Island
- Bellingham is the county seat of Whatcom County, and about a 50-minute drive from base.
- Mount Vernon is another county seat, this time of Skagit County.
- La Conner is a town for those who like to slow things down.