Under Secretary Modly’s Remarks at Naval Aviation Symposium
The following are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s prepared remarks for the National Aviation Symposium at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 10, 2018. Thank you for the kind introduction, and thank you for the honor of addressing you today at this Naval Aviation Symposium. I recognize that the path …
USS Harry S. Truman CSG Departs on 2018 Deployment
By Rear Admiral Roy J. Kelley Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic As we bid safe voyage to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) today, their deployment serves as yet another example of the Navy’s readiness to defend our nation and our commitment to providing unequalled power projection and maritime security around the …
USS Harry S. Truman CSG: COMPTUEX Success!
By Rear Adm. Roy Kelley Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic I would like to take this time to extend a hearty “Bravo Zulu” to the Sailors of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG 8) for their completion of the ever-rigorous Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Your successful completion of this joint exercise …
Wishing the Men and Women of Naval Aviation Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year
By Rear Adm. Roy Kelley Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic I want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. This is a very special time of year and I hope you are able to enjoy the holiday break and recharge from what has been an exciting year for …
Best Wishes from Optimistic Outgoing CNAL Commander
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic It is with a tremendous sense of pride that I bid the hard working, professional women and men leading Naval Aviation on the East Coast, farewell. My time serving as commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic is now over. This position has been one of …
Third Optimized Fleet Response Plan Carrier Strike Group Returns Home
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic After completing a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations in support of maritime theater security operations and flying missions supporting Operation Inherent Resolve over the skies of Iraq and Syria, the ships and squadrons of the USS George H.W. …
Third Optimized Fleet Response Plan Carrier Strike Group Returns Home
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic After completing a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations in support of maritime theater security operations and flying missions supporting Operation Inherent Resolve over the skies of Iraq and Syria, the ships and squadrons of the USS George H.W. …
F-35C Integration into the Fleet
By Rear Adm. Roy Kelley Director, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Fleet Integration Office As the first director for the Navy’s F-35C Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Fleet Integration Office, I have enjoyed the opportunities and challenges of bringing fifth-generation strike-fighter capabilities to the fleet. As this highly advanced weapons system matures, I am convinced the F-35C …
USS Harry S. Truman Returns to Norfolk following Early Completion of Maintenance and Sea Trials
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic This week, Naval Station Norfolk welcomed USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) back to the waterfront, early. Truman returned Tuesday, two days ahead of schedule from her Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) after a very successful five days of underway evolutions …
USS Gerald R. Ford Ushers in New Age of Technology and Innovation
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic On July 22, the U.S. Navy will commission the nation’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). For the first time in more than 40 years, in a ceremony certain to be memorable, the Navy will commission the lead ship of a …