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NAWCWD presents command coin to NAVFAC planner 02.04.2026 | Photo by Michael Smith Justin Lepper, a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command planner, receives a command coin from Rear Adm. Keith Hash, commander, Naval Air...
U.S. Navy awards contract for next-generation fixed... 02.04.2026 | Courtesy Photo NAVAIR Ă—Status message News Story U.S. Navy awards contract for next-generation fixed wing helmet system has been updated. NAVAIR News U.S....
A legacy of service: Covey honored for nearly five... 01.28.2026 | Photo by Deidre Patin Surrounded by family and friends, Debbie Covey (left) is presented with a flag in honor of nearly 50 years of service to the government during a...
FRCSE: Tactical Tuesday, Ejection Seat Shop 01.08.2026 | Video by Kelly Jordan #TacticalTuesday Ejection seats are a pilot’s last lifeline. The FRCSE ejection seat shop knows there’s no room for error – every day...
Mission Minute: Manny Gray 05.23.2025 | Video by Mikel Lauren Proulx Meet Manny Gray, a Human Resource Specialist at Naval Air Warfare Center, Patuxent River, Md., who’s focused on building the future workforce....
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2024 NAVAIR AIRWaves Year in Review 02.05.2025 | Video by James Karp, Steven Kays and Mikel Lauren Proulx The 2024 NAVAIR Year in Review is a look back on a year of progress, innovation, and unwavering commitment to mission readiness. From cutting-edge...
Mission Minute: Chris Pommnitz 08.13.2025 | Video by Mikel Lauren Proulx Meet Chris Pommnitz, Overhaul, Repair, and Electronics Quality Assurance Team Lead, Lakehurst, NJ, and get an inside look at the mission behind...
Mission Minute: Dwayne Fochler 09.24.2025 | Video by Mikel Lauren Proulx Meet Dwayne Fochler, Division Head for the E-414 Sustainment Group at NAWCAD Weapons Division, Point Mugu, Calif. In this video, Dwayne shares how...
NAWCAD Lab Tour Series 12.18.2025 | Video by Timothy Boulay, Corinne Milligan and Charles Regner Strategic Intent: To communicate the innovations and cutting-edge technologies used to support full-spectrum readiness for U.S. Sailors and...
Santa Over Southern Maryland 2025 12.17.2025 | Video by Timothy Boulay, Corinne Milligan and Charles Regner Santa and his elves from HX-21 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station visited good boys and girls across Southern Maryland. This year, he added even...
NAWCWD recognizes new Electronic Warfare specialists 02.09.2026 | Story by Deidre Patin Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division recognized five engineers Jan. 21 for completing its Electronic Warfare Engineering Certificate Program.
FRCSW hosts WWII, Korea and Vietnam Vets 02.06.2026 | Story by Michael A Furlano On Monday, February 2, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) had the distinct honor of welcoming veterans from Honor Flight San Diego for a...
SWIT prevents costly mistakes before weapons reach... 02.06.2026 | Story by Michael Smith The Shipboard Weapons Integration Team provides independent assessments that ensure Navy ships can safely store, move, and handle weapons at sea,...
U.S. Navy completes final flight test Harpoon Block... 02.05.2026 | Story by Jamie Cosgrove The U.S. Navy successfully completed the third and final planned flight test of the Harpoon Block II Update (HIIU) Obsolescence Update program...
NAWCAD leads new Landing Signal Officer school for... 02.05.2026 | Story by NAWCAD Visual Information To enhance global F-35B interoperability and mission success, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is leading a new school to...
U.S. Navy awards contract for next-generation fixed... 02.04.2026 | Story by Jamie Cosgrove The Navy recently awarded a $22.6 million contract to Gentex Corporation to deliver more than 5,000 Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH)...
A legacy of service: Covey honored for nearly five... 02.03.2026 | Story by Deidre Patin For almost 49 years, Debbie Covey was a steadfast and integral part of the China Lake community, dedicating her professional life to serving the...
Naval Air Systems Command recognizes Fleet... 02.02.2026 | Story by Ashley Sherman At a ceremony on Jan. 21, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced its 2025 Supervisor of the Year Award winners, recognizing one recipient...
NAVAIR AIRWaves: Light Attack Academy: Empowering... 05.26.2023 | Audio by Steven Kays and Mikel Lauren Proulx NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast episode #84 - Knowledge is power. We sit down with the PMA-276 team to learn about Light Attack Academy, a new initiative...
NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast: EMALS CSD: Thinking... 07.05.2023 | Audio by Steven Kays and Mikel Lauren Proulx NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast edpisode #85: EMALS Control Status Dashboard software team challenges status quo, thinks differently to deliver capability...
NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast: Women in Naval Aviation:... 11.07.2023 | Audio by Steven Kays and Mikel Lauren Proulx NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast: Women in Naval Aviation: Inspiring the Next Generation. This year marks a significant milestone in naval aviation...
Vax Facts DVIDS 10.06.2021 | Audio by Steven Kays and Mikel Lauren Proulx There's a lot of information out there about the COVID-19 vaccines. On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, we sit down with Cmdr. Matthew...
NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast: Breaking Barriers and... 12.01.2021 | Audio by Steven Kays and Mikel Lauren Proulx Commander Deserine Price-Jordan, PMA-207 Fixed Wing/Operational Support Aircraft (VR/OSA) deputy program manager, was recently selected for...
NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast: Erasing the Stigma of... 06.30.2021 | Audio by Noel Hepp and Mikel Lauren Proulx Mental Health conditions are common and treatable, but in many cases, people avoid or delay treatment for fear of discrimination. In this episode...
NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast: COVID-19 Mythbusters 10.13.2021 | Audio by Steven Kays and Mikel Lauren Proulx There's a lot of information out there about the COVID-19 vaccines. On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, we sit down with Cmdr. Matthew...
AIRWaves Podcast Episode #48: Professional Growth... 12.21.2020 | Audio by Mikel Lauren Proulx Interview with Dan Cockerell, former Vice-President of the Walt Disney Company, talks about professional growth, mentorship, and career success in...
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