While the U.S. Navy celebrated its 245th birthday this October, the Airborne Command & Control Logistics Community on Oct. 21 marked a longevity milestone, the 60th anniversary of the maiden E-2 flight.

Members of the staff of Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic took time out on Oct. 13 to participate in a time-honored tradition as they celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 245th birthday.

Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 12 successfully tested, trained, and qualified their squadron and aircrew from three separate squadrons on the use of the Bambi Bucket to support aerial firefighting missions, if tasked, on the East Coast, Oct. 8.