Derek, I can’t speak to the exact process, but it’s my understanding that the Air Force occasionally offers Growler slots out of UPT.

The pilots go straight to NAS Whidbey Island, WA to go through the Growler Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS, the Navy version of the USAF FTU) and then do an operational tour in a Navy Growler squadron. They…

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Hey all!

I’m Chris “Keebler” Familetti, a Navy EA-18G Growler Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO). I’ve spent 16 years flying the Growler and its predecessor the Prowler, and I’m happy to provide any gouge on the hidden gem that is the Navy Growler community, and Navy Tacair in general.

Looking forward to any questions you all might have!

-Keebler

@SLAP and company, thanks for hosting an awesome site! I’m a Navy Prowler ECMO/Growler EWO (Growler patch) currently doing a FAO tour and exploring my options to continue flying in the ANG. I’m a senior O-4, so a bit long in the tooth, but excited about figuring out what options are available to me in the Guard. I’m also happy to help field…

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Hey gents, out of curiosity, who was your POC for hiring at the 185th? I’m a Navy NFO looking into a possible transition to CSO. Thanks!