Navy change of command goes online

Today we enjoyed “virtually” a traditional U.S. Navy change of command ceremony involving our friend, Adam Green of Anacortes. Given the meeting restrictions mandated in response to the coronavirus pandemic, this Navy air squadron event was videotaped and posted online. Onsite attendance, usually dozens including squadron members, was restricted to two families and a handful of military personnel. Cmdr. Green relieved Cmdr. Michael Strauss as commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron 139 (VAQ-139), nicknamed the “Cougars.” Strauss acknowledged Green for his service as executive officer, saying: “All of the things that I wasn’t, you were. You have been a fantastic XO, and I know you will be a great commanding officer.” The mission of this NAS Whidbey-based squadron is “to provide electronic warfare in support of air and ground forces around the world.” They support all branches of the U.S. military, primarily from aircraft carriers. The squadron will be deployed on a carrier sometime in coming weeks. To see video, visit U.S. Navy VAQ-139 on YouTube.

Cmdr. Adam Green (right) relieves outgoing Cmdr. Michael Strauss

Watching U.S. Navy change of command ceremony online