“Speed to the Fleet” will be the topic of The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation’s Squadron 18’s next panel discussion and reception from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

Keynote speaker RADM De Wolfe “Bullet” Miller, Director of Air Warfare, OPNAV N98, will be joined by senior leaders including RADM Shane Gahagan, Commander, NAWCAD, Assistant Commander for Research and Engineering, NAVAIR; Dr. John Burrow, SES, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research Development, Test and Evaluation; RADM select Carl Chebi, Vice Commander, NAVAIR; and Christian Utara, National Director for the Rapid Capability Engineering and Integration Department, NAVAIR, AIR-4.11.

Earlier this year, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson said that the Navy has created a Maritime Accelerated Capabilities Office (MACO), based on the Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office, which will create a “speed lane” for mature programs that can be fielded with less risk. Richardson said MACO would oversee programs from cradle to grave, and would include the necessary requirements, acquisition, fleet and legal representatives needed to rapidly field these systems, according to USNI News.

The event is open to the public. Advance registration is $10 and strongly recommended at the website linked to above,  or $15 at the door. Or click here.

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum at 22156 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, MD. Attire is business casual/military uniform of the day.

Sorry, no refunds. Any proceeds after expenses go to the Association of Naval Aviation’s Squadron 18 and Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association.

TPP will also present “The Third Offset, Integrated Fires and Re-Platforming Weapons Systems” with USMC retired Gen. James Cartwright. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 29. Check in at 4:45 pm; 5 pm briefing; 6:30 pm conclude. Event will be held at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

About The Patuxent Partnership

The Patuxent Partnership works with government, industry, and academia on initiatives in science and technology, hosts programs of interest to NAVAIR and the broader DoD community, and supports workforce development including education initiatives and professional development. Call 301-866-1739.

To learn more about The Patuxent Partnership and its programs, visit its Leader member page.