VAQ-139 is an EA-18G Growler electronic attack squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17.

VAQ-139 started the year with EWARP in NAS Whidbey Island and NAS Fallon. In April, the squadron supported Soldiers based out of Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) in Tacoma, WA for Exercise TUMBLEWEED.

If you have orders to VAQ-139, welcome! Installation information, including directions for reaching the base, is available on the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island website.

Commander Miggins’ began her operational flying in January 2010 with the “COUGARS” of Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE NINE (VAQ-139), where she served as the 1st LT, Schedules Officer, Aircraft Division Officer, and Personnel Officer.

He has served aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Higgins (DDG 76), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE (EODGRU ONE), and currently serving at VAQ-139.

Commander Matt “THAD” O’Donnell Executive Officer, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139

Apr 24, 2024 · He was selected for operational squadron command in March 2023 and reported to the VAQ-139 “COUGARS” as Executive Officer in February 2024. CDR O’Donnell has accumulated over 2,000 flight hours and 350 carrier arrested landings, including over 185 combat hours during 27 sorties.

Electronic Attack Squadron 139 3620 N RANGER ST OAK HARBOR WA 98278

VAQ-139 introduced the new ICAP III version, with the superlative ALQ-218 receiver system, to the fleet in 2005. In June 2008, the Boeing Company delivered the first new type aircraft to VAQ-129 in over thirty years as the EA-18G Growler reported aboard Whidbey Island.

Beginning operational flying in June of 2010 with the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron 139 (VAQ-139). He completed a deployment aboard USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) with Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN (CVW-14) in support of Operation Tomodachi, and combat operations NEW DAWN and ENDURING FREEDOM.