NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – The Main Battery of Electric Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144 returned to NAS Whidbey Island over the first weekend of June 2025 after an eight-month deployment with Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
"VAQ-144 is excited to return home from its inaugural deployment and greet loved ones after a challenging but rewarding eight months at sea," said Cmdr. Brant Schmall, commanding officer of VAQ 144. "The Main Battery exceeded lofty expectations throughout all facets of the deployment culminating in combat operations. Several Milestones were achieved during this deployment including being awarded the Battle 'E' and Safety 'S', continuing a proud Main Battery heritage."
More information on the Truman Strike Group Deployment is available at https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4202753/truman-strike-group-returns-from-8-month-deployment/
