10 NAVAIR Individuals, Teams Earn Excellence Awards
Ten Naval Air Systems Command individuals and teams have won Department of the Navy Sean J. Stackley Acquisition Excellence Awards for their contributions in promoting competition and innovation throughout the acquisition lifecycle for Navy and Marine Corps programs. They will be honored at the Pentagon November 7.
3-Star Summit Spotlights Naval Aviation
The stars were out May 29 at the Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit in Lexington Park. The evening’s theme was “Advancing Naval Aviation Readiness for the High-End Fight.”
Chebi: Osprey Restrictions Will Remain Until 2025
House lawmakers questioned Pentagon officials last week about the V-22 Osprey’s safety record. During the hearing Wednesday, VADM Carl Chebi, head of US Naval Air Systems Command, said the aircraft will remain under safety restrictions until 2025.
It’s Show Time for the Navy’s Elite Pilots
The US Navy’s Blue Angels in a flyover across the Navy-Marine Stadium in Annapolis, MD, in 2020. (DoD photo) Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. The US Navy’s elite pilots are headed for the big screen again. “The Blue Angels,” a new documentary, will make its way to Amazon Prime and IMAX theaters, reports NBC News. The film follows the service’s flight demonstration squadron as it enters its 78th year….
Oldest Flag Quarters in Navy Celebrates 300 Years
VADM Carl Chebi, commander of the Naval Air Systems Command at NAS Patuxent River, and a gathering of visitors, industry leaders, and guests recently celebrated the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Mattapany Manor, the residence of the vice admiral and NAVAIR commanders before him.
Naval Aviators Honor Past, Look to Future
Tailhook 2023 featured dialogue from across carrier aviation, providing opportunities for naval aviators to honor their past as well as to discuss the requirements for current readiness and the future force.
International Defense; Local Expertise
More than half of the 2023 Defense Summit presentations from top military leadership were presented by NAWCAD and NAVAIR leaders to discuss naval aviation and national security with the Patuxent River military and contracting community.
Pax Office Recognized for Small Business Advocacy
The PMA-260 Program Office received a NAVAIR Commander’s Award in May for small business advocacy during a ceremony at NAS Patuxent River.
Weapons Tests at Dahlgren Prompt Lawsuit by Environmental Groups
US Navy weapons testing at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahlgren, VA, has sparked a lawsuit by two environmental groups. Environmentalists allege the tests don’t abide by the Clean Water Act.
Registration Continues for Defense Summit
Registration continues for The Patuxent Partnership 2023 Defense Summit on Naval Aviation and National Security to be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
