Christopherson, David, LCDR

VAQ-131 was originally commissioned as Patrol Squadron 931 (VP-931). From 1946 through 1955, VP-931 flew the P2V Neptune. In 1956, the squadron transitioned to the A-3 Skywarrior and was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4). Then in November 1968, VAH-4 received the EKA-3 version of the Skywarrior and was redesignated as Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131). In 1971, the Lancers became the second squadron in the U.S. Navy to receive the EA-6B Prowler.








 

Best Friends
LCDR's Flats (Brad Jensen) & Wardo (John Ward) AFCM Jun Sapida, ATCS Kenny Wolf, AMCS Jay Shannon, LT Cheol Kang, LTJG John Havercroft

Best Moment
Began the cruise sober for the first time in nearly three years, no one knew that but me. Very hard to get into the groove again, did what I could to get the squadron back on track, it was AFU. Tool control, FOD walkdowns - just about everything sucked, Aviator MO was more into spreadsheets than knowing the people in the workcenters, got him trained up and he came out alright, Lotsa arguments.

Skipper Gregoltelis thought he slapped me in the face by not awarding me a MSM upon retirement, like it matters. The retired pay check is the same! $$$$ :-) I got the last laugh.

Chain of Command
CDR John Lockler was a great CO. CDR John Gregoltelis was .... his relief.

Other Memories
last cruise

USS CONSTELLATION CVA-64

AFCM Jun Sapida quit and got orders to another command, that should of sent chills down the skippers spine.