The official kick-off ceremony for this year’s Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Active-Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) was held at U.S. Fleet Forces Command Headquarters on board Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, March 5. This year’s NMCRS ADFD chair is Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo,...

As the “Ragin’ Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 still settle in after their nearly nine-month deployment aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), they got the special opportunity to share what kept them motivated during their time at sea with some special guests.Professional...

As the Navy celebrates its 248th birthday this year, it allows Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) to highlight the Sailors who serve in Naval Aviation.  For the first time in his naval career, AIRLANT’s Force Master Chief Jimmy W. Hailey III, has served on the same coast as his daughter,...

When Force Master Chief Jimmy W. Hailey III assumed his role at Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) in April of this year, he had a clear goal in mind...

Rear Adm. John F. Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), presented the first of many Battle Efficiency, or Battle “E,” awards to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 126 and Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, July 17 and July...

Over the past year, as a part of an ongoing, proactive effort to provide and sustain a safe environment for all of naval aviation, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) recently helped replace flight line radios for Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (SFWL). ...

Cmdr. Justin Banz was relieved by Cmdr. David Bizzarri during a change of command ceremony for the “Airwolves” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40 onboard Naval Station Mayport on Aug. 04.  Bizzarri assumed all duties and responsibilities as the commanding officer of...

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Rear Adm. John Meier, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, visited Naval Air Station Pensacola April 25...

NORFOLK, Va. - Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) named the Fiscal Year 2021 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year after a week of consideration, April 21...

A high through put COVID-19 vaccination site opened onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana April 9...

Medical personnel from a variety of Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) commands will receive the first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Immunization Clinic, in Portsmouth, and at Navy Branch Health Clinic, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida...

Since March 2020, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has assisted five Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) carrier qualification (CQ) detachments, qualifying 86 F/A-18 strike-fighter pilots to immediately enter fleet operations...

The “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 were presented the 2019 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aviation Safety Award by Rear Adm. John F. Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic in a ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Aug. 19...