US Navy Airborne Early Warning Squadron One (VW-1)
VW-1 All Hands Alumni Association
As we end April 2024, the infamous Navy Squadron VW-1 will be gathering for a long-awaited reunion. Known as the "Typhoon Trackers," we played a crucial role during the Vietnam War, conducting weather reconnaissance missions in the dangerous typhoon-infested waters of the Western Pacific. The reunion will bring together not only former squadron members, but... Continue Reading →
What is the role of a Commanding Officer? Commanding officers will maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the various units within their command by coordinating functions and activities. This includes responsibility for the planning; direction and control of command; and, the efficiency of operations in accordance with department policy and procedures. Fernald P Anderson,1st CO 6/52... Continue Reading →
VW 1 Members, both past and present. Welcome to the new website. Though not everything has been completely moved over from the other site yet, we will be transferring information over in the coming weeks. If you attended the Reno 2023 Reunion, please enjoy some of the pictures we took while there. If you do... Continue Reading →
1999 BransonPlan of the WeekPictures2000 San AntonioPlan for the WeekPictures2002 PensacolaPlan for the WeekPicturesNaval Aviation MuseumMeeting RoomRosie O'GradysUSS AlabamaLandry's Seafood Restaurant 1999 Branson Photo's courtesy of Ed Metzer. Unless noted otherwise. First member joined in December of 1998 First reunion (Branson) in Oct. of 1999. A reunion specialist was hired for the Branson reunion. The... Continue Reading →
by Rachel Firth Autumn leaves, rustling to the appointed place,the old warriors come.Pilgrims, drifting across the land they fought to preserve.Where they meet is not so important any more...They meet and that's enough for now. Greetings echo across the lobby.Hands reach out and arms draw buddies close.Embraces, that as young men they were too uncomfortable... Continue Reading →
This years dinner was a big success. Between the jokes, stories, and memories, you could tell they all shared one common purpose... to have fun. This was especially so when the drinks started pouring and the checkbooks opened. The auction at the end of the night was so much fun.
Listed are just some of the contributors of pictures, data or stories to this and the original website. Last NameFirst NameMINicknameRank / RateStatusSpouse NameFlight Crew PositionShop / OfficeVW-1 Assignment DatesAndersonFernaldPFlipCDRDeceased Plank OwnerCarolynPPCCO1st CO 6/52 7/53AtchleyRogerK ATW2Patricia CIC Leading Petty Officer62-64 TE-1BatesScott Civ./TSgt, USAF® In memory of his father.Dependent of Lcdr Robert M. Bates60-62: 66-68BeachEarl AD SAR Dec 5352-54 VJ-1, VW-3BeckerFredW AT2SimoneRadar TechAT... Continue Reading →
What can we say other than Todd and his guides were great. From the first day to the last day, they filled our heads with knowledge we did not know we needed to know. Ask them anything about everything and they have an answer or some fun fact for you. We are so glad we... Continue Reading →
Just some images from the Meeting Room. If you took any other pictures, please send them our way.
In October of 1998 we attended a VP-8 reunion Myrtle Beach, SC. It was our first experience with a military reunion and we thoroughly enjoyed it, although we knew very few of the people. On the ride back to Florida we asked ourselves, "What outfit would we like to see have a reunion? We both immediately responded ...... Continue Reading →
US Navy Airborne Early Warning Squadron One (VW-1) 