NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (March 19, 2024)-- CMV-22B Ospreys assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50 conduct functional check flights on Naval Air Station North Island, Calif, March 19. Functional check flights are part of the Navy’s deliberate, multi-phased, conditions-based approach for return to safe flight operations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keenan Daniels)
Rear Adm. George Wikoff relieved Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell to become the acting Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a change of charge ceremony on Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023.