Navy Tests Newest Subsonic Aerial Target
The Navy’s Aerial Target program office (PMA-208) recently completed three back-to-back test flights with its newest subsonic aerial target, BQM-177A, in preparation for Full Operational Capability this year.
Sailors Complete EMALS Training Course
Ten sailors were the first to graduate from the virtual reality-based Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, or EMALS, Carrier Aviation Boatswain Mate Equipment C-school.
NAVAIR Leaders Join Virtual Mentoring Session
Learning to thrive at work and in life, especially in the midst of a new operating environment, was the theme of a virtual mentoring event last month hosted by three systems commands, including NAVAIR.
VADM Chebi New NAVAIR Commander
VADM Carl P. Chebi relieved VADM Dean Peters as commander of the Naval Air Systems Command during a ceremony last week at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.
Undersea Warfare Priority for Navy
The US Navy is renewing its focus on undersea threats and has labeled anti-submarine warfare a priority for all sailors.
Cricchi New NAWCAD Executive Director
Stephen E. Cricchi is the new civilian executive director at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Patuxent River, MD, headquarters.
Somerville New VX-23 Commander
CAPT Elizabeth “Lizard” Somerville took command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 during a change of command ceremony at NAS Patuxent River.
Navy’s JPALS Reaches Historic Milestone
JPALS has reached a historic milestone as the US Navy declares initial operational capability for the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System. This signals the system is ready to provide precision approach and landing capabilities to tactical carrier aircraft at sea.
Corps Receives 60th KC-130J Super Hercules
The US Marine Corps received its 60th KC-130J aircraft in March; the aircraft includes improved navigational performance, a modernized cockpit, and other key upgrades.
Production Can Start on Tactical Combat Training System
The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II.
