Commanding Officer
VAQ-130 UNIT 25404
FPO AP 96601-6414
Squadron Duty (360) 257-8389
Admin Office (360) 257-8591/3
Maintenance (360) 257-8483
OMBUDSMAN (A-M) (360) 499-3873
OMBUDSMAN (N-Z) (360) 499-6381

A VAQ-130 EA-18G Growler lands on the deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75).
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To win in combat with trained aircrew and combat ready aircraft whenever called upon to support and defend the Constitution of the United States through the military element of power.
Congratulations to the "Zappers" for winning the 2010 Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") award! The criterion for the Battle Efficiency Award is the overall readiness of the command to carry out its assigned wartime tasks, and is based on a year-long evaluation. The competition for the award is, and has always been, extremely keen. To win, a unit must demonstrate the highest state of battle readiness. Way to go, Zappers!

"CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ZAPPERS OF VAQ-130 FOR WINNING THE 2010 COMNAVAIRLANT BATTLE E. A SUPERB RECORD OF AGGRESSIVE AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND TRAINING PLACED YOUR SQUADRON AT THE TOP IN AN EXTREMELY KEEN COMPETITION. WINNING THE BATTLE E IDENTIFIES VAQ-130 AS THE EPITOME OF LEADERSHIP, TACTICAL ACUMEN, AND COMBAT PERFORMANCE WITHIN ALL OF NAVAL AVIATION. PLEASE EXTEND MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERY ZAPPER FOR A JOB WELL DONE. AIRLANT SENDS."
Congratulations to the "Zappers" for winning the The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aviation Safety Award, also known as the Safety "S", for calendar year 2010! This award is a tribute to outstanding safety programs and our organizations' continuous drive for excellence.
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Congratulations to the "Zappers" for winning the Commander, Pacific Fleet Retention Excellence Award for FY 2010! From the message: "Your dedication and commitment to career motivation and excellence not only exemplify your superb performance, but also attests to your concern for the personal and professional needs of our Sailors. Every member of your command can be justifiably proud of this achievement." The Retention Excellence Award is also known as the "Golden Anchor" award.

Congratulations to the "Zappers" for your selection as the Second Half Cycle 2010 Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet Semi-Annual Safety Award Recipient for Aviation Safety!
Congratulations to the "Zappers" for earning the COMPACFLT Retention Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter, FY 2010!

Congratulations to the "Zappers" as the winner of the calendar year 2009 Squadron Blue M Award! This award is given to the Squadron with the highest level of Medical readiness.
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Congratulations to the "Zappers" for earning the COMPACFLT Retention Honor Roll for 1st Quarter, FY 2010!

Congratulations to the "Zappers" as the winner of the calendar year 2008 CNO Aviation Safety Award!
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Congratulations to the "Zappers" for your selection as the First Half Cycle 2008 Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet Semi-Annual Safety Award Recipient for Aviation Safety.
Congratulations to the "Zappers" for earning the COMPACFLT Retention Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter, FY 2008!
