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E-2C from VAW-117 conducting carrier qualifications aboard the USS John C Stennis - July 2006

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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Julian Fernando, from Yonkers, N.Y., directs an E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

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VAW-117 was established OTD in 1974.

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04-14-20 PJ Hughes, Aviation Electronics Technician on the USS Nimitz 'Tic Tac' UFO

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Celebrating our 400th show, guest PJ Hughes shares his thoughts on USS Nimitz 'Tic Tac' UFO event, how he witnessed first hand the confiscation of hard drives with pertinent data, his friend Roger's first hand account and much more! Witness to the full "Tic Tac' video, Jason Tuner calls in.

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Clips of Dave Beaty's Nimitz video used with permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRgoi...

PATRICK "PJ" HUGHES served in the Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician primarily on the E-2C Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound airframes. He left the Navy in December of 2010 as a First Class Petty Officer to work on the civilian side of military aviation employed as a Technical Representative for the E-2C and E-2D Hawkeye.

He spent his active duty time on both the east and west coasts deploying in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2010. As an Aviation Electronics Tech he was responsible the Avionics and Weapon Systems onboard the Hawkeye. Those systems included AN/USG-3 Cooperative Engagement Capability, the APS-145 Radar System and various other communications, COMSEC, and navigation equipment.

In November 2004, Patrick was a Second Class Petty Officer attached to VAW-117 (Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron), “The Wallbangers,” and was with the squadron onboard the Nimitz conducting Air Wing and Battlegroup exercises. While he did not directly witness the Tic Tac anomaly, he adds to the events that November when he describes how two USAF officers along with his Commanding Officer confiscated his classified recordings from an E-2C Hawkeye that witnessed the Tic Tac.

PJ is also privileged to share the events described to him by a close friend and another Navy Sailor who was airborne in the Hawkeye and witnessed the Tic Tac form up with the E-2C during flight.

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                USS Stennis CVN-74 was commissioned on 9 December 1995 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va, and she conducted flight deck certification in January 1996. She takes the name of senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi and is the 7th Nimitz class Aircraft Carrier for the US Navy and is currently home port at Bremerton , Washington.  She serve with the US Navy Pacific Fleet Carrier Strike Group 3.

                                Carrier Air Wing 9 ( CVW-9) is currently assign to CVN-74. This air wing consists of 4 Strike Fighter squadron , 1 Electronic Warfare squadron , 2x Helicopter support Squadron and 1 Early warning Airborne Control Squadron.

Strike Fighter Squadron 14 VFA-14 ” Tophatters ” flying the FA-18E Superhornet uses the  callsign Camelot.

      Strike Fighter Squadron 41 VFA_41 ” Black Ace” flying the 2 seater F/A-18F Superhornet uses the callsign Fast Eagle.

      Strike Fighter Squadron 97 VFA-97 ” Warhawks” flying the single seat F/A-18E Superhornet also uses the callsign Warhawks

      Strike Fighter Squadron 151 VFA-151 Vigilantes flies the Single seat F/A-18E uses the callsign Switch.

        Electronic Attack Squadron 133 VAQ-133 also known as “Wizards” flies the updated E/A-18G growler and currently base at whidbey Island , WA  callsign Magic

      Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117  ( VAW-117) nickname wallbangers flies the E-2C Hawkeye.

        Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14 (HSC-14) “Chargers” flying the MH-60S Seahawks. also the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven One (HSM-71) flies the MF-60R seahawks. Both Squadrons are base at NAS North Island , CA.

        Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30), also known as the “Providers” flying the Grumman C2 Greyhound providing logistical transport on and off the carrier.

Here are some of the Deck actions on board CVN-74. These photos was taken during the RIMPAC Exercise off the Hawaii coast. On that day we see VFA-97, VFA-41 , VAQ-133 and VFA14 aircrafts doing launch and recovery.

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Article by Dave Chng

Photograph by Tom Lee

On board CVN-74 USS Stennis Carrier Ops USS Stennis CVN-74 was commissioned on 9 December 1995 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va, and she conducted flight deck certification in January 1996.

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An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

E-2D Hawkeye Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Singley) from Aviation – Military and Civilian – with JC https://ift.tt/e3EO49m via…

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VAW-117 Completes Carrier Qualifications on USS Gerald R. Ford, Transitions to E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

#USNavy #VAW117 Completes Carrier Qualifications on USS Gerald R. Ford, Transitions to E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. #CVN78

The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), contributed to another milestone for naval aviation during carrier qualifications (CQ) for the Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW-117) “Wallbangers” on May 12.

Ten VAW-117 pilots successfully completed CQ with assistance from the VAW-120 “Greyhawks” in the operation of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye tactical airborne early…

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VAW-117 E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822 by G. Verver Via Flickr: VAW-117 Walbangers E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822, NG-601, NAWS China Lake Air Show, Armitage Field, China Lake, CA, 18 March 2017.

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US Navy VAW-117 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Carrier Qualifies on USS Gerald R. Ford

US Navy VAW-117 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Carrier Qualifies on USS Gerald R. Ford

The U.S. Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), contributed to another milestone for naval aviation during carrier qualifications (CQ) for the “Wallbangers” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW-117) May 12.

Ten VAW-117 pilots successfully completed CQ with assistance from the “Greyhawks” of VAW-120 in the operation of the E-2D…

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VAW 117 E-2C Hawkeyes off the Channel Islands  coast

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An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

E-2D Hawkeye Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Singley) from Aviation – Military and Civilian – with JC https://ift.tt/e3EO49m via…

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VAW-117 E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822 by G. Verver Via Flickr: VAW-117 Walbangers E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822, NG-601, NAWS China Lake Air Show, Armitage Field, China Lake, CA, 18 March 2017.

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VAW-117 E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822 by G. Verver Via Flickr: VAW-117 Walbangers E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822, NG-601, NAWS China Lake Air Show, Armitage Field, China Lake, CA, 18 March 2017.

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VAW-117 E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822 by G. Verver Via Flickr: VAW-117 Walbangers E-2C Hawkeye 2000 BuNo 165822, NG-601, NAWS China Lake Air Show, Armitage Field, China Lake, CA, 18 March 2017.