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Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Bill Lescher, met with the hard-charging men and women from helicopter squadrons HSM-41, HSM-35, HSC-3, HSM-49 and the Pacific Fleet HSM and HSC wings during his visit to Naval Air Station North Island yesterday. #FlyNavy Hsm-35 Magicians Squadron HSM 41 - OFFICIAL PAGE HSC-3 Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3. HSM-49 Scorpions Past and Present Naval Air Station North Island

#AirBoss visited the Integrated Training Facility (ITF) at the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) in Fallon, NV, this week to see the latest in high-end Naval Aviation operational training. The ITF will house next-generation aviation training & simulation systems to enhance readiness for carrier air wings. #FlyNavy Naval Air Station Fallon

Off we go! #mh60s #hx21 #usnsmercy #flynavy

More frequently asked questions, answered. #SinkCOVID

Today, Sailors from #COMNAVAIRLANT participated in an #EarthDay base-wide clean-up on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads.

Join us at 1330 PST for the Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) and Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility (FACSFAC), San Diego FY21 CPO live pinning ceremony.

Naval Munitions Command Detachment North Island FY 21 CPO pinning ceremony.

Beautiful day for a FOD walk down #flynavy

#ICYMI: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday released his Navigation Plan to the #USNavy fleet during virtual remarks at the Surface Navy Association Symposium. CNO NAVPLAN 2021. READ NOW https://go.usa.gov/xAUyN

We love our maintainers #cvn69

Commander, Naval Air Forces / Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell and Force Master Chief Trenton Schmidt received their COVID-19 vaccines this week. As part of the duty we all share to safeguard our Sailors, families, and communities, we have just received the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be paramount in further mitigating and ultimately defeating this virus" -- Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell. For more information on the benefits of getti...ng a #COVID19Vaccine click the link below: https://www.cdc.gov/.../vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html and for frequently asked questions about #COVID19Vaccine click the link below: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html #FlyNavy #ProtectTheForce #COVID19 U.S. Pacific Fleet Navy Medicine See more

You have questions, we've got answers! Before you vax - get the facts at health.mil. #COVID19Vaccine

Practice Makes Perfect -- The CH-53K King Stallion sits in a Confined Area Landing zone following a practice touchdown by Marine Operational Test and Evaluation... Squadron One (VMX-1) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC. The squadron is preparing crews for the upcoming start of Initial Operational Test & Evaluation. #NothingStopstheK #OnlytheKCan See more

Rear Adm. John Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic received his COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Medical Center Sewell’s Point. In his latest video, Rear Adm. Meier discusses how the COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help stop the pandemic. For more information on the benefits of getting a #COVID19Vaccine click the link below: https://www.cdc.gov/.../vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html and for frequently asked questions about #COVID19Vaccine click the link below: ... https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html #FlyNavy #USNavy #BuildingABetterFleet #NavyReadiness See more

The Peruvian Submarine BAP PISAGUA (SS-33) and an SH-60R helicopter assigned to HSM-40 Air Wolves from Naval Station Mayport conduct a Hoisting Exercise (HOIS...TEX) Jan. 5 in the Jacksonville Operating Areas. The HOISTEX was part of a scheduled anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, in which PISAGUA participated as Opposition Force (OPFOR) in support of fleet pre-deployment exercise ASW objectives. PISAGUA is currently deployed under the U.S. Navy’s Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI). #SubmarineForce U.S. Fleet Forces Command - U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet - U.S. Naval Air Forces

#DYK Today, Rear Adm. John Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic visited Naval Air Station Oceana and met with Public Works and Fire Department personnel to thank them for their dedication, initiative, and innovative measures to improve overall fire safety in Hangar 500. #hooyah #BravoZulu

Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic Change of Command Ceremony

Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic Inflight Change of Command

On January 2021, AIRLANT will mark its 78th anniversary of its establishment. As a tribute to Naval Aviation we will continue to share the faces of Naval Aviation, through the remainder of 2020. Here is our latest video featuring Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Andrew Sanders who is assigned to Helicopter Mine (HM) Countermeasure 14. #WeAreNavalAviation

For more information on the benefits of getting a #COVID19vaccine click the link below: https://www.cdc.gov//2019-n/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html and for frequently asked questions about #COVID19vaccination click the link below: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html... #FlyNavy

Go Navy! #flynavy

In honor of #NationalAmericanIndianHeritageMonth, we would like to first to acknowledge: Admiral Joseph James Clark(1893-1971) Admiral Clark graduated from the US Naval Academy with in June 1917, becoming was the first Native American graduate of the Naval Academy. During World War I Clark performed convoy duty in the Atlantic before becoming a destroyer commander. In 1925 he graduated from Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Florida. He became a naval air specialist and was... instrumental in the development of offensive naval air power. He commanded the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) during World War II. He was promoted to rear admiral in January 1944. Read more about Admiral Joseph James Clark here: https://www.history.navy.mil//modern-b/clark-joseph-j.html #flynavy #navyhistory #navalaviation #navalaviator See more

Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic conducted their change of command ceremony today aboard Naval Station Norfolk. Welcome aboard new Skipper Cmdr. Jared Ott, and fair winds and following seas to former commanding officer, Cmdr. Greg Knutson. #FlyNavy

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 29, 2020)-Acting Undersecretary of the Navy Gregory J. Slavonic exits a CMV-22B, attached to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30, aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Oct 29. Secretary #Slavonic traveled to Southern California to meet with Sailors and Marines, gaining enhanced insight to Fleet modernization, cyber and readiness efforts that will ultimately build a more lethal force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Timothy Wilson) #flynavy #navalaviation #navalairforces

We're in #NationalAmericanIndianHeritageMonth! Help us celebrate by learning more about the amazing contributions made by American Indians in the Navy! #ManyNationsOneFight

January 2021, AIRLANT will mark its 78th anniversary of its establishment. As a tribute to Naval Aviation we will continue to share the faces of Naval Aviation, through the remainder of 2020. Here is our latest video featuring Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Marisa Landeros who is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106.

#HappyNewYear and #FlashBackFriday to 78 years ago when Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) was established! To all the past and present Sailors and civilians assigned to CNAL who have contributed to this Type Command, we say thank you for your service. For the past 78 years, CNAL has provided combat ready, sustainable naval air forces with the right personnel who are properly trained and equipped, with a focus on readiness, operational excellence, interoperability, safety, and efficient resourcing. #NavalAviation #NavalAviationHistory #78thAnniversary #FlashBack #FlyNavy

In January 2021, AIRLANT will mark its 78th anniversary of its establishment. As a tribute to Naval Aviation we will continue to share the faces of Naval Aviation, through the remainder of 2020. Here is our latest video featuring Lieutenant Junior Grade Andrew Cordova who is assigned to Strike Fighter (VFA) Squadron 103. Cordova is responsible for assuring a safe and effective completion of the mission assigned. #WeAreNavalAviation

All non-deployed Navy aviation units held a safety stand down today.

Deceased aircrew identified as Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross and U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett. Our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones. We have the watch, shipmates.

UPDATE on T-6B Crash: We have confirmed that no civilians have been injured as a result of this mishap. Navy personnel are on scene and cooperating with local authorities to secure the area and ensure the safety of the local community.

Our most heartfelt condolences.

T-6B Crash in Foley, AL: A U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II aircraft crashed in Foley, Alabama, at approximately 5 p.m. CST today. The aircrew did not survive the crash. We are not aware of any civilian casualties this time. The names of the deceased will not be released until 24 hours after the next-of-kin notification. The incident is currently under investigation. The Navy is cooperating fully with local authorities.

Watch as two Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) helicopter instructor pilots at Training Air Wing FIVE, NAS Whiting Field join other female military helicopter pilots for a conversation about All Things Aviation. Naval Aviation Enterprise #FlyNavy #FlyMarines #FlyCoastGuard #helicopter #pilot

The Airborne Command & Control and Logistics Community celebrated the 60th anniversary of the maiden E-2 flight on Oct. 21. #flynavy Read more below:

#ICYMI Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 the World Famous Nightdippers are conducting a myriad of training opportunities this month with elements of the West Virginia National Guard in the Appalachian Mountains. "We are truly excited to get to operate with the U.S. Navy and HSC-5 to conduct this level of joint forces training," said Col. Walter "Wally" Hatfield, WVNG J3 Director of Joint Operations. "Having this type of opportunity to work with our Navy partners helps to prove and validate the operational capabilities of our swift water rescue team while working in a joint environment, just as we would be doing should we be tasked to deploy to a disaster area. It's a win-win for everyone and a model we hope to carry forward."