VCNO Adm. Moran’s Keynote Remarks at Tailhook Association Reunion
The following are Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran’s prepared remarks for his keynote address at the Tailhook Association Reunion on Sept. 8, 2018. It is an honor to be here with you tonight. So many heroes in the audience, too many to single out. [I] think you’d all agree that Tailhook, if …
Exercise Chesapeake 2018: U.S. and French Navies Strengthen Interoperability
Exercise Chesapeake 2018 is the first-ever training to fully integrate a French Navy air wing into a single, unified carrier air wing, Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). This historic first in naval aviation is another demonstration of the Navy’s implementation of the National Defense Strategy and its direction to strengthen alliances and deepen collaboration to become a more lethal …
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 …