The change of command came about above the Nimitz-class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), at present at sea as a part of a repeatedly scheduled deployment within the U.S. Sixth Fleet space of operations.
“Our most precious asset we have now is our folks and Cmdr. Carlson led his crew of pros, his folks, honorably via a rigorous pre-deployment cycle and deployment,” stated Capt. Alex “Waldo” Hampton, commander Provider Air Wing (CVW) 7. “His deal with the mission and materials readiness considerably contributed to supporting peace and stability on this area alongside our Allies. Cmdr. Halvorson, congratulations on assuming command. I sit up for seeing you main the crew for the rest of our deployment as we end sturdy.”
Carlson, from Westminster, Colorado, and a graduate from Colorado State College, assumed command of VAQ-140 in Dec. 2021.
“It has really been the glory of my skilled profession to be the Commanding Officer of VAQ-140. I’m so happy with the laborious work the Patriots have completed to ensure fight prepared Growlers if and when referred to as upon,” stated Carlson. “With pleasure and professionalism, we efficiently accomplished work ups and launched into the usGeorge H.W. Bush throughout a 2022-23 deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet AOR. This allowed america to proceed to make sure our allies and companions that we not solely stand able to defend them, however assist their continued efforts for freedom.”
Throughout Carlson’s tenure, VAQ-140 deployed in assist of precedence U.S. Sixth Fleet tasking. They accrued 3,400 complete flight hours, greater than 1,000 provider landings and over 2,000 sorties below Carlson’s management.
“As the one tactical digital assault platform within the area, the Patriots had been concerned in each multi-national operation that was required,” stated Carlson. “I couldn’t be extra happy with the way in which we executed and the way in which we took care of one another on the ship and in port. I sit up for the brilliant way forward for the Patriots, and thank all of our buddies and households for his or her assist.”
Halvorson, a local of Fredrick, Maryland, and a graduate from Pennsylvania State College, praised Carlson’s management and addressed the squadron about the way forward for the Patriots.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to take command of the Patriots of VAQ-140,” stated Halvorson. “Skipper Carlson’s devotion to the success of each Sailor has cultivated an especially excessive functioning unit of aviation professionals. Throughout this deployment, the Patriots have exceeded all expectations when referred to as upon. I’m extraordinarily humbled to guide such a unprecedented group of Sailors.”
George H. W. Bush is the flagship of Provider Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG. CSG-10 is comprised of George H.W. Bush, CVW-7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).
The ships of DESRON-26 inside CSG-10 are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Truxtun (DDG 103), and USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119).
The Squadrons of CVW-7 embarked aboard George H. W. Bush are the “Sidewinders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103, the “Knighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Pukin’ Canines” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of VAW-121, the “Patriots” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 140, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 5, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.
The George H.W. Bush CSG, is on a scheduled deployment within the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa space of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and accomplice pursuits.
