Commander, Naval Air Forces Story Archive
MH-60R Helicopter Suffers Hard Landing, No Loss of Life (13 December 2012)
A Navy MH-60R helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 suffered a hard landing while conducting routine training on board Naval Air Station North Island, Dec. 12 at approximately 11 p.m. local time.
Redskins Fullback Visits HSC-21 Black Jacks (31 January 2013)
A Washington Redskins player and Naval Academy graduate visited the "Black Jacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 at Naval Air Station North Island, Jan 28.
Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific (HSCWP) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) on Feb. 28.
Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet announced its 2012 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Feb. 28.
Oldest Living Naval Aviator Visits CNAF (7 March 2013)
Commander, Naval Air Forces, took time to meet with the oldest living Naval Aviator while on board Naval Air Station North Island, March 5.
All three crew members aboard a Navy EA-6B Prowler jet assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., were killed when the aircraft crashed Monday morning in an unpopulated area approximately 50 miles west of Spokane, Wash.
The "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 were certified "safe for flight" March 12, after completing an 11-month transition from the EA-6B Prowler to the new EA-18G Growler.
Executive Officer of Patrol Squadron Four Reassigned Following Allegations of Misconduct (26 March 2013)
Commander, Patrol Reconnaissance Wing Two, Capt. Christopher P. Ramsden, has reassigned the Executive Officer of the Hawaii-based Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4) due to an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
U.S. Navy Cancels Blue Angels 2013 Performances (10 April 2013)
The Navy has cancelled the remaining 2013 performances of its Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. The squadron will continue to train to maintain flying proficiency until further notice at its home station in Pensacola, Fla.
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 became the first composite expeditionary helicopter squadron to include both the world's most technologically advanced helicopter; the MH-60R Seahawk and the MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Take-off and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV).
HSM-41 Receives Award from the San Diego Community (15 May 2013)
Sailors assigned to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 "Seahawks" were recognized May 7, 2013 by the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors for their accomplishment of 170,000 operational flight hours without a Class A mishap.
Commander, Carrier Air Wing Two's command master chief (CMC) was reprimanded and relieved of his duties June 4, after being found guilty of violating Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at a Captain's Mast proceeding, held at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
Students Participate in Battle of Midway Observance (3 June 2013)
Students from two San Diego area high-schools participated in an inaugural outreach program for the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration at the USS Midway Museum, June 1.
The San Diego Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association (SDNNOA) awarded three scholarships at its annual scholarship award banquet in Coronado, June 1.
Sailors from Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School commemorated the 71st Battle of Midway anniversary by participating in command physical training aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego June 4.