Cmdr. John M. Sadler, middle, Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) 1’s last commanding officer, addresses guests at the VQ-1 decommissioning ceremony held at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wa. Mar. 28, 2025. In the background from left to right is Master Chief Petty Officer Jeremy Moncier, command master chief, VQ-1, Capt. J. T. Pianetta, commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, Naval Air Forces, Rear Adm. Brett W. Mietus, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, and Cmdr. Andrew P. Gibbons, executive officer, VQ-1. The VQ-1 decommissioning ceremony celebrates over 69 years of providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance around the world providing real time intelligence to the U.S. Navy, Armed Forces and coalition forces during both peacetime and major conflicts. (Official Navy photo by Lt. Sara Wedemeyer)
Date Taken: | 03.28.2025 |
Date Posted: | 04.04.2025 15:01 |
Photo ID: | 8949304 |
VIRIN: | 250328-N-JC435-9581 |
Resolution: | 5076x3384 |
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Location: | OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON, US |
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