How Female EA-18G Growler Aviator Launch: Meet Lt. Sarah Barnum U.S. Navy
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2020
- Lt. Sarah Barnum is one of a select few who gets to call herself a Naval flight officer in the EA-18G "Growler." She talks about her path to Naval aviation, her passion for flying, and the day-to-day duties of a Naval flight officer in one of the most capable squadrons in the fleet.
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OAK HARBOR, Wash. - Lieutenant Sarah Barnum, a native of West Covina, California, followed a unique path into the Navy.
“I was recruited by the Naval Academy for track and field, and decided to join them, which meant I joined the Navy,” Barnum said. “I decided the Navy was a good choice for me.”
Now, four years after joining the Navy, Barnum serves with the Cougars of VAQ-139, working with the Navy’s premier electronic attack aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
“The squadron life is fun here,” said Barnum. “I get to see an entire deployment cycle so I get to perform a lot of different missions.”
Barnum, a 2011 graduate of Saint Lucy's Priory High School, is a Naval flight officer with VAQ-139, a high-tech electronic attack squadron capable of altering the outcome of any engagement with the EA-18G “Growler.”
“I sit in the back seat of the jet and operate all of the equipment and weapons systems that the aircraft is capable of performing,” said Barnum.
Barnum credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in West Covina.
“I learned the value of not taking things personally, and that time never stops,” said Barnum. That has helped me in my career.”
VAQ-139's primary mission is to conduct airborne electronic warfare while embarked with a carrier air wing. They deploy aboard aircraft carriers and to airbases around the world to project electronic attack dominance anywhere in the world at any time. This includes suppression of enemy radar systems, sensor jamming and electronic protection.
The EA-18G “Growler” is the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platform in production today, according to Navy officials. The Navy invests in advanced “Growler” capabilities to ensure it continues to protect all strike aircraft during high-threat missions for decades to come.
“The missions this aircraft can perform are amazing,” said Barnum. “You get to protect a lot of important assets, and it makes me feel good being able to protect other sailors.”
Serving in the Navy means Barnum is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.
“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Barnum is most proud of getting her wings.
“I studied more to get through the advanced training squadron than I did in college,” said Barnum. “Getting my wings was a big accomplishment for me, especially because not many make it through to this point.”
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Barnum and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes contributing to the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving in the Navy is a great opportunity to meet great people and do something that a lot of people don't get to do every day,” said Barnum.
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Thank you for your service LT Sarah Barnum US Naval Aviator RIO Navigator and Pilot and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you and your Squadron on the Ramp at Oceana Jet Base in Virginia Beach one day and I’m very proud of you and your achievements. Naval Aviation is number one
Wow- the amount of ignorance in some of these comments is amazing. I was an ECMO and instructor in the Prowler and I can attest to the fact that she didn't get there by chance or affirmative action. She had to excel in school (Naval Academy, no less) to earn an NFO spot in flight schoool. Then had to excel in flight school to get a jet spot. Then excel in advanced flight training to get Growlers. Then she had to pass a EA/EW course to learn the specifics of hundreds of radars and electronic systems from around the world- basically memorize the first 50 pages of any phone book and you'll get an idea. Then learn the jet. Then learn how to employ it in combat while enemies are shooting at her. Putting someone in this position who isn't qualified is putting their life and a $100 million aircraft at risk. Nobody is going to sacrifice years of training and development and the cost of the aircraft just to put a specific minority in that spot. She earned it. Trust me, these are the warriors you want standing guard over our nation.
You make it sound like it’s the hardest thing in the world but I can assure you it ain’t.
@@FlyNavy2004 Never claimed it was the hardest thing in the world. But I'm not sure why you imply it isn't hard. Are you a USN Pilot/NFO? I will say there are very high standards and many people don't have what it takes to succeed. I am also saying she didn't get there because of her skin color or gender. She had to earn it like everyone else does.
shawn wattles VFA 1310. You still in?
shawn wattles Also, you know the whole excel in school is bogus. I’m no Naval Academy but I do know the quality spread. One of my friend was the anchor at the academy but is now a Rhino squadron skipper. Your academy time doesn’t mean shit in flight school and you know that.
@@FlyNavy2004 Not sure why you're so intent on picking a fight over this. My original comment was to those who were deriding the USN and one of our own because of gender and race. Obviously, you've got issues with USNA or some alumni you've crossed paths with. Sorry to hear that. If you want to join me in defending those who are openly and unfairly critical of the current fleet, I welcome you. If you're just looking for an online pissing match, go elsewhere.
You go girl - respect from Azusa!
Go girl ! Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸👍
So proud of you. A journey into the unknown driven by the determination to reach the top. Who says that a woman isn’t capable of absorbing the knowledge needed to fly? You have answered the call now it’s time for the rest of the world to catch up.
Congrats to her and don’t bother with the mean comment, one gotta earn and learn to achieve success no matter the gender and/or skin color.
I wonder how she got "meatloaf"
BADASS! Thank you for your service to our country! 🙏🏼🇺🇲💙✈⚓
Good work!!!!
GREAT JOB! WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats to Lt. Sara Barnum. You earned it.👍👍⚓
Wow there’s a ton of shit in the comments. Good job Lt. Cypress, cali here. Represent that 626 sailor! Be safe and thank you for your service. Leave the politics out of this... this is a woman serving our country people.
Well done Sarah.
Really good video, audio is really muffled, though, so hard to hear. I fly through Whidbey and use the radar services from the approach controllers there, get to see Growlers all the time
After watching Top Gear, I can't shifted my mind from what "growler" means.
Go throw that jam at those radars (Picture Jam hitting the radar from SpaceBalls).
Growler aviator with her nails well done :)
NFO, not Aviator.
Are they regulation nails?
"Fingernails shall not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the fingertip. The tips of the nails may be round, almond/oval, or square in shape. Nail polish may be worn, but colors shall be conservative."
💐💐💐💐💐💫
YGG!
I know there's an interesting story behind having meatloaf for a call sign
Righteous....
Bravo Zulu Lieutenant..Go Navy..
Lt Swegel. Also
🙂🤔👀👍💻👍🛫
Hey Sarah
Me bonita wing ng with meatloaf at time. navel Marine
See you at Oceana Naval Jet Base
Bernard Anderson Nope. Only fighter guys there, no Growlers
Growlers are at NAS Whidbey Island in Washington state.
Sx18:51
Her Callsign is "MeatLoaf" ❣
What she should be cooking instead of taking up a spot a real aviator can have. BTW she's a backseater a high speed cheerleader
yea... high speed cheerleader, in a jet that requires two people to execute their mission. Totally a cheerleader
@@pfranco3029 "why don’t I have a girlfriend?"
Hahaha
It's rare to see a black woman as a pilot or even a rio lol
So, that's funny? Women themselves already have a hard go in that aviation pipeline being a male dominated service. Couple that with the bigotry of low expectations due to race as the military has discrimination just like any other profession, and I ask again, why is that funny? My conclusion is you are a bigot who also exibits the same low expections. Nothing to be proud of. Actually, makes you a POS.
@@oyonder I'm sorry you feel that way.
@@oyonder He is right, it is RARE to see that ... Nobody says they can't or shouldn't be doing that, your missing the point.
@Stevo Reno Thanks for the lesson on the medications. Nice to know you know all about my psychology. That's always a convenient excuse for a person's opinion, isn't it? I don't agree with what he said. He doesn't have to agree with it, and neither do you.
what is it with her clear visor IN her cheeks?????
Nothing like eeeeking by😕
Have you ever been in military flight school?
AverageSuscriber17 my father , my grandfather and my brother, and my best friend is a test pilot for 30 years, I’m an engineer/ prototype expert mold maker for rapid development, point being? Squid.
workingclassmf That’s not what I asked. I asked if you’ve ever been to military flight school? It sounds like the answer is no. How are you going to discredit someone else’s accomplishments when you haven’t been in their shoes? Furthermore, you know nothing about them as a person.
She kind of looks like she’s doing a ‘Make A Wish’ day.
Yeah I guess chicks can fly fighters! Just as long as they don't have to go potty!!!!! Lol
she’s just a backseat rider lol
Just try your best to take her seat lmaoo
she works the magic of the Growler.
And what do you do for a living?
@@jakebaccetti2325 LAB LAB JACKS OFF TO NAKED CARTOON WOMEN IN HIS GRANDMA'S BASEMENT.
The whole point of a growler is the ewo...
Nothing like affirmative action priveledge
You think affirmative action got her into the cockpit?
You're an idiot, dude. And a racist. I went to school with LT Barnum and she's a great officer and a great person. What have you done to serve your country? Go back to the bridge you live under, troll.
Jealous Clown Troll...tell us, how is life in mommies basement apt.? (are you living for free? Yes? Just as I thought)
@@GeeBee909 you are so incorrect you must be black
I am black 👌
not even a pilot...
as you become an adult and start to realize how boring the world actually is, you might begin to see this as one of the coolest jobs someone can have even if its not a pilot
@@007boxlunch right? Some neck beard isn't impressed because she's "only" screwing up every hostile radar system for a hundred miles instead of flying the plane.
You sound envious. I wonder why.
@wholly33 I have not spent any of my time in military service but I do see it as a necessary thing for the national interest. In the same vein I can see that the original post is a foolish complaint, and that this woman's job looks like quite a handful; even without a military career in my past, it's plain to me that her work is useful and not to be underestimated or lightly dismissed. I can only imagine how difficult and subtle an occupation it must be, and I can respect the talent she has and the office she has earned.
@wholly33 Christ. Paperwork. I don't know from military service, but I sure know what paperwork is. I bet she'd rather be shot at. LOL