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Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144 “Main Battery”


Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
Military personnel will continue in normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations
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Welcome

VAQ-144 is a newly established EA-18G Growler squadron currently attached to COMVAQWINGPAC until the achievement of Safe For Flight, at which point, the command will begin completing operational requirements attached to Carrier Air Wing 1

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Leaders

  • Commander Brant H. Schmall

    Commanding Officer, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144

    TagVAQ-144 Commanding Officer

  • Commander Richard R. Delk

    Executive Officer, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144

    TagVAQ-144 Executive Officer

  • Command Master Chief Laura Blanco

    Command Master Chief, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144

    TagVAQ-144 Senior Enlisted Advisor

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