14 December 2022 OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW…RADIOS! Over the past year, as a part of an ongoing, proactive effort to provide and sustain a safe environment for all of naval aviation, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) recently helped replace flight line radios for Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (SFWL).
08 August 2022 HSM-40 Welcomes Commanding Officer Cmdr. Justin Banz was relieved by Cmdr. David Bizzarri during a change of command ceremony for the “Airwolves” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40 onboard Naval Station Mayport on Aug. 04. Bizzarri assumed all duties and responsibilities as the commanding officer of
30 June 2022 HSC-7 Holds Change of Command onboard Naval Station Norfolk The “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, stationed onboard Naval Station Norfolk, held a change of command ceremony Thursday, June 16th, to mark a transition of command leadership.
22 April 2022 CNAL Announces Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year for 2021 Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) named the Fiscal Year 2021 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year after a week of consideration, April 21.
04 February 2022 VAW-121 holds Change of Command The “Bluetails” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 121, stationed aboard Naval Air Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, held a Change of Command ceremony, January 7th, to mark a transition of command leadership.
17 December 2021 MQ-4C Triton UAS arrives in Mayport The Navy’s MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) arrived in Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, following its initial deployment in the Pacific theater.
03 December 2021 VFA 131 holds Aerial Change of Command The “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, stationed aboard Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, held an aerial change of command ceremony, Dec. 2, to mark a transition of command leadership.
22 November 2021 MQ-25 Conducts Ground Testing at Chambers Field The U.S. Navy and Boeing are completing ground tests of the MQ-25 Stingray test asset at Chambers Field onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
14 October 2021 VFA-37 Conducts Change of Command During the same week the Navy celebrates its 246th birthday, the “Ragin’ Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 held a change of command ceremony to mark a transition of leadership, Oct. 14.
11 October 2021 NAMCE-T GRADUATES FIRST CLASS TO ENHANCE HORNET READINESS Naval Aviation Maintenance Center for Excellence - Training (NAMCE-T) graduated their first wave of 17 Sailors onboard Naval Air Station Oceana, Oct. 8.