ZAPPERS

PTISIzappersPublished March 2025 The Growlers of VAQ-130 ‘Zappers’ have been embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during their deployment  in the Red Sea. Engage spoke to CDR Carl Ellsworth about the challenges they faced Throughout the deployment, Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE ZERO (VAQ-130), nicknamed the ‘Zappers’, were assigned to CVW-3. Led by CDR Carl…

SHARPERNING THE TIP

Combat Aircraft JournalSharpening the tipPublished February 2025 The United States Naval Aviation service is the second largest air force in the world, and the roles of its frontlineoperational units make it ready to deploy when called on. Whether that is for expeditionary or amphibious warfare, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and air wings, or in the shape…