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Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 7 “Roughnecks”


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

Part of Strategic Communication Wing 1, VQ-7 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) that provides a constant flow of highly qualified aircrew to VQ-3 and VQ-4 in support of the TACAMO ("Take Charge and Move Out") mission of airborne communications links to nuclear missile units of United States Strategic Command.

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Leaders

  • Commander Ryan Heykens

    Commanding Officer, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 7

    TagVQ-7 Commanding Officer

  • Commander Nathan Whiteman

    Executive Officer, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 7

    TagVQ-7 Executive Officer

  • Master Chief Glenn T. Erkenbrack

    Senior Enlisted Leader, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 7

    TagVQ-7 Senior Enlisted Leader

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