Commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet

08/08/2025

On 01 AUG we held a Change of Command where CAPT David "Heavy" Ganci turned over command of COMVAQWINGPAC to CAPT Adam "Pookie" Green. We would also like to welcome CAPT Ben "Maggie" Cooper back to Whidbey Island as he assumes the role of DCDRE. Following the Change of Command, a Retirement Ceremony was held celebrating CAPT Ganci's accomplished Naval career. Thank you MC1 William Sykes of VP-47 for the fantastic photos!

08/06/2025

03/05/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders, certain posts have been removed to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

02/13/2025

The first Growler test aircraft went into production in October 2004 and made its first flight in August 2006.

01/10/2025

https://www.navair.navy.mil/news/US-Navy-declares-initial-operational-capability-Next-Generation-Jammer-Mid-Band-system/Mon

The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system in December, bringing a quantum leap in capability over legacy systems with drastic increases in power, target flexibility and jamming technique for naval aviation operations worldwide.

09/04/2024

04 September 2024 LTJG Flores and LT Harbaugh were promoted to the ranks of LT and LCDR respectively. Their families were able to be there to show their support on this momentous occassion. Congratulations on a job well done!

08/16/2024

Thank you to our CVWP Sailors that represented us well at the Navy League Seattle Fleet Week Reception. This was a wonderful event held on July 30th at the Washington Athletic Club. Thank you to the Sailors that helped put on this event as well as the CVWP Sailors that helped show support for the greater fleet!

08/01/2024

CVWP held their monthtly awards quarters today. In total eight Sailors or Navy Civilian Personnel were recognized for their contributions. Bravo Zulu and congratulations on a job well done!

04/30/2024

Royal Australian Air Force and United States Navy personnel stationed at NAS Whidbey Island commemorate ANZAC day on the 25th of April 2024. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Anzac day orginally served to honor the members of the ANZAC who served in the Gallipoli campaign but has since grown to honor all Australian and New Zealand servicemembers who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

04/20/2024

BZ AE1!

Earlier this week, NAS Whidbey Island’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Eric Hanks, and Commander Electronic Attack Wing Commodore, Capt. David Ganci, recognized Aviation Electrician First Class Austin Harrison with a Special Achievement Award for his actions on March 22, 2024.

That day, Harrison, a member of the base’s Auxiliary Security Force, was working at Langley Gate as a sentry when he detected suspicious activity in a vehicle that was attempting to gain entry to the base. He immediately alerted the Navy Security patrol officer which led to the apprehension of three individuals attempting an unauthorized entry. Harrison’s keen attention to detail and quick actions prevented the unauthorized transportation of material on to the base, as well as the apprehension and debarment of the three suspects attempting the unlawful entry.

03/11/2024

Last week CVWP held their first awards quarters with CAPT Ganci as Commodore. Congratulations to the following personnel:
LCDR Greil – NAM
YN2 Aronhalt – NAM
LS2 Harris – NAM
LS2 Kane – NAM
ABF1 Arauz – SSOQ
AO3 Ruiz – BJOQ
LS2 Grazda – COLOC (Commanding Officer’s Letter of Commendation)
AE1 Sorenson - NAM