080725-N-9860Y-003 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (July 25, 2008) Aviation Ordnancemen from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 move an advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) into position for loading onto an EA-18G Growler as they go through their aircraft weapons loading procedures during a conventional weapons technical proficiency inspection (CWTPI) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. This was the first time a CWTPI, the first of two phases deeming a squadron safe for flight on an aircraft, has been performed on a fleet EA-18G Growler. VAQ-129 received a satisfactory on their inspection, r
080725-N-9860Y-003 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (July 25, 2008) Aviation Ordnancemen from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 move an advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) into position for loading onto an EA-18G Growler as they go through their aircraft weapons loading procedures during a conventional weapons technical proficiency inspection (CWTPI) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. This was the first time a CWTPI, the first of two phases deeming a squadron safe for flight on an aircraft, has been performed on a fleet EA-18G Growler. VAQ-129 received a satisfactory on their inspection, receiving an outstanding rating on 12 of 13 inspection points. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tucker M. Yates/Released) US Navy 080725-N-9860Y-003 Aviation Ordnancemen from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 move an advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) into position for loading onto an EA-18G Growler
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