 VQ-3 History
Circa 2011
A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Commander, Naval Air Forces Announces 2010 Battle 'E' Winners - Story Number: NNS110209-21 - Release Date: 2/9/2011 4:36:00 PM..." WebSite: Navy.Mil http://www.navy.mil/ [08MAR2011]
From Commander, Naval Air Forces Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) announced the winners of the 2010 Squadron Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") competition awards, Feb. 2.
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), were the Battle "E" winners in the aircraft carrier category for the West and East Coasts, respectively.
The 2010 CNAF squadron Battle "E" winners for both the East and West Coasts are:
- VP-1, "Screaming Eagles"
- VP-45, "Pelicans"
- VQ-1, "World Watchers."
- VQ-3, "Ironman"
- VPU-2, "Wizards"
"In a time when we are continually asked to do more with less, the Sailors, officers and aviators of these carriers and squadrons continue to achieve and surpass the high standards of those who have come before," said CNAF Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers, in the Naval message announcing the winners. "I am proud of the tactical excellence and sound fiscal execution that you have all displayed. You have my personal congratulations on a job well done."
The Battle "E" competition is conducted to strengthen individual command performance, overall force readiness, and to recognize outstanding performance within the Naval Aviation Force.
For more news from Commander, Naval Air Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/airpac/.
Circa 2005
A BIT OF HISTORY: "...//NO1650// - MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO N09F/10A/APR// - SUBJ/CNO ANNUAL AVIATION SAFETY AWARDS// - REF/A/DOC/OPNAVINST 1650.28// - NARR/REF A IS CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS AVIATION-RELATED SAFETY AWARDS// - POC/E. K. THOMPSON/CIV/NAVSAFECEN 10A/LOC:NORFOLK - /TEL:DSN 564-3520 X7226// - GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. PER REF A THE FOLLOWING COMMANDS HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS WINNERS OF THE CALENDAR YEAR 2005 CNO - AVIATION SAFETY AWARD (Few Squadrons Mentioned: VP-10, VP-92, VPU-2, VQ-1, VQ-2 and VX-1)..." WebSite: Safety Center http://safetycenter.navy.mil/awards/CNO_SafetyMsg05.txt [05JUN2006]
A. COMNAVAIRLANTB. COMNAVAIRPACC. COMMARFORCOMMARINE TRANSPORTATION SQUADRON 1
MARINE LIGHT/ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON 167
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 264
MARINE TACTICAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE SQUADRON 1
MARINE FIGHTER ATTACK SQUADRON 251
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 266
MARINE LIGHT/ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON 269
MARINE FIGHTER ATTACK SQUADRON 115
MARINE AERIAL REFUELER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 252
MARINE ALL WEATHER FIGHTER ATTACK SQUADRON 533 D. COMMARFORPACMARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON 369
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 364
MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER SQUADRON 465
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 262
MARINE ALL WEATHER FIGHTER ATTACK SQUADRON 242
MARINE AERIAL REFUELER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 152
MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER SQUADRON 363
MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER SQUADRON 466
MARINE FIGHTER ATTACK TRAINING SQUADRON 101
MARINE ATTACK SQUADRON 211
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER TRAINING SQUADRON 164
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 161
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA E. COMNAVAIRFORESF. CG FOURTH MAWMARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON 773
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 774
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 764
MARINE FIGHTER ATTACK SQUADRON 142
MARINE AERIAL REFUELER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 452 G. NATRACOMH. COMNAVAIRSYSCOMAIR TEST AND EVALUATION SQUADRON 20 2. REQUEST CONTROLLING CUSTODIANS DISSEMINATE INFO TO ALL WINNERS. CITATIONS AND PLAQUES WILL BE FORWARDED TO COGNIZANT CONTROLLING CUSTODIANS FOR PRESENTATION.
3. THESE AWARD WINNERS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM, SOLID LEADERSHIP AND COMPETENT RISK MANAGEMENT THAT LEAD TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS. VERY WELL DONE TO ALL HANDS.//
Circa 1997
"...NAVNEWS 023/97 NNS2301. Tinker AFB Navy hosts CNO visit Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jay L. Johnson, recently visited Oklahoma-based Sailors and airmen during a trip to Tinker Air Force Base. Admiral Johnson was the honored guest at the base's annual Communicators Banquet honoring Navy and Air Force strategic communicators. "I'm extremely proud of the 1,200 Navy men and women, civilians, and contractors, all those who do the great work at Strategic Communications Wing ONE, VQ-3, and VQ-4," said Admiral Johnson. "I certainly understand the strategic importance of what you do, both as the Chief of Naval Operations and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff," he said. "So, for me, it would be impossible to overstate the contribution that's made from right here at Tinker." Admiral Johnson thanked the entire Tinker AFB team for its support of the Navy and for the accomplishments as a joint team. "You can feel it when you step off the airplane, you can see it everywhere you go, and it works," said Johnson. "I dare say there will come a time when this kind of organization becomes the way we are going to do business on lots of bases. It makes great sense, and I thank the Air Force and I thank the community for what you do for the Navy and the country." Admiral Johnson also had the opportunity to meet with Sailors from the VQ squadrons based at Tinker and tour an E- 6A TACAMO (Take Charge and Move Out) aircraft and associated maintenance and training facilities. -USN- NNS2302..." http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/news/navnews/nns97/nns97023.txt [06MAR2001]
Circa 1995
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Awards, Change-Of-Command, Etc. - Naval Aviation News - September - October 1995.." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1990s/1995/so95.pdf [12NOV2004]
 
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...1994 Battle E Winners Announced - Naval Aviation News - May - June 1995.." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1990s/1995/mj95.pdf [12NOV2004]
Circa 1990
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History and Change-Of-Command - Page 6, 29 and 31 - Naval Aviation News - May-June 1990..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1990s/1990/mj90.pdf [22OCT2004]
Circa 1989
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History - Change-Of-Command - Page 29, 31 and 33 - Naval Aviation News - November-December 1989..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1980s/1989/nd89.pdf [22OCT2004]
Circa 1988
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History - Change-Of-Command - Page 28 to 30 - Naval Aviation News - September-October 1988..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1980s/1988/so88.pdf [21OCT2004]
Circa 1987
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History - Change-Of-Command - Page 29 to 31 - Naval Aviation News - July-August 1987..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1980s/1987/ja87.pdf [20OCT2004]
Circa 1983
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Awards - Records - Page 44 - Naval Aviation News - January 1983..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1980s/1983/jan83.pdf [17OCT2004]
Circa 1982
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History - Change-Of-Command - Page 2, 44 and 46 - Naval Aviation News - October 1982..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1980s/1982/oct82.pdf [16OCT2004]
Circa 1980
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Change-Of-Command - Page 30 - Naval Aviation News - August 1980..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1980s/1980/aug80.pdf [11OCT2004]
Circa 1979
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Awards - Rescues - Change-Of-Command - Page 5, 33 and 35 - Naval Aviation News - July 1979..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1979/jul79.pdf [10OCT2004]
Circa 1973
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Crossroads Of The Pacific - Page 34 to 39 - Naval Aviation News - January 1973..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1973/jan73.pdf [28SEP2004]
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