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Comment by Tom McConnell on December 30, 2011 at 12:14pm

Don't be shy Bill! What airline was it that "smooched the pooch"?

Comment by Bill Livingston on December 30, 2011 at 11:52am

My son was home for Christmas! We had a great visit. He left today for his permanent duty station. I thought saying goodbye was tough when he left for Boot Camp! Wow this sucked! But I know he is proud of what he is doing and I am very proud of him. For anyone reading this, be careful with certain commercial airlines. They charged him 150.00 for his checked bags. He was in uniform and had his orders! I won't fly with that carrier unless it is a last resort and I will certainly never check a bag with them!

Comment by Timothy Conway on December 16, 2011 at 6:44am

That is great news Jim, Congratulations.

Comment by Brad on December 15, 2011 at 8:46pm

Finally, for the first time in 3 years Garrett is coming home for Christmas!  We are excited to pick him up tonight.  Also, his sister and her husband (2nd Lt. in Marines) is also coming home to Orlando from where they are based at Miramar Air Base in San Deigo, California.  What a great holiday time it will be.  Praise God!  Hope all of you have a Merry Christmas!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on December 15, 2011 at 6:14pm

That's awesome Jim Congrats!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 9, 2011 at 10:39am

Naval Aviation: Forging a Legacy of Success

December 9th, 2011 posted by aguerry

The following blog post was written by Vice Adm. Allen Myers, Commander, U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command. Holding the awesome responsibility of leading a naval aviation community that operates and maintains more than 3,700 aircraft, Myers reflects on the past year of celebrating 100 years of rich aviation history and looks forward to its promising future.

Vice Admiral Allen Myers

As 2011 draws to a close, I am extremely proud that our centennial year has been a celebration of the innovation, courage and teamwork that are the hallmark of Naval Aviation. From the spectacular kick-off in February at Naval Air Station North Island, to major regional and local celebrations across the country and around the globe. We have honored our heritage, celebrated our success and set a positive glide slope for the future.

Last week, I had the honor of speaking at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington D.C., honoring those who wear the cloth of our nation and share a passion for flight, as well as those who have served in Naval Aviation throughout the last 100 years, whose initiative, vision and sacrifice brought us the successes we enjoy today, forging our legacy with every flight.

For the past 100 years Naval Aviation has proven beyond a doubt that what was initially thought to be a useful reconnaissance capability is now a critical element of our power projection and national security. Naval Aviation has expanded and enhanced the areas our ships can influence from simple line of sight at the crow’s nest to a radius that increased with each technological advance. From biplanes and monoplanes to turboprops and jets, Naval Aviation has been at the forefront of change and technology, extending that area of influence all the way into the bounds of space.

Each of these advances was made possible by the people who are at the heart of our success – the dedicated aviators, aircrew, engineers, and technicians – the incredible team of Navy and Marine, active, reserve and civilian personnel who ARE Naval Aviation.

They go where their nation asks and they conduct their assigned missions with professionalism and great success. They are forward, ready and flexible as they operate from the sea base. During this centennial year seven of our aircraft carriers have been deployed, from USS Enterprise (CVN 65) who celebrates 50 years of service this year, to our newest carrier on her maiden deployment, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Our carriers with their air wings have provided more than a third of the close air support for our service members and coalition partners on the ground in Afghanistan. They have countered piracy and provided reliable presence to support our Allies and influence regional actors, and made history for their contributions in fighting global terrorism, especially USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

They have also been a force for good providing relief and humanitarian assistance, perhaps none more noted than USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). A first responder to the terrible trifecta of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima Daichi disaster, Reagan demonstrated perfectly the immeasurable value of forward presence and agility, and provided critical relief – more than 200 tons of food, water and other supplies – to our friends in Japan through Operation Tomodachi.

Naval Aviation is a ready, forward force that operates from the sea base and from expeditionary bases around the world. Our rotary wing gives us the reach and flexibility to reclaim pirated vessels, conduct maritime intercept operations, and deliver humanitarian aid. Our helicopters in Kuwait have reliably supported the Naval Air Ambulance Detachment mission and conducted critical medical evacuation and relief for the injured. The “Scorpions” of VAQ-132 completed the first expeditionary EA-18 “Growler” deployment earlier this year that included supporting the NATO mission over Libya. At the same time, our maritime patrol community, which flies the venerable P-3 Orion, gives us the edge for sea control with their persistent eyes on station over maritime chokepoints, as well as over the sands of the Middle East.

So, where do we go from here?  As Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said at the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Gala last week, “Even as we adapt to a changing strategic environment, and as we enter a period of fiscal constraint … Naval Aviation will continue to play a vital role in the nation’s defense.”

As we look to the future, Naval Aviation remains focused on warfighting, ready always to operate forward, and we will maintain this focus as we prepare to implement our planned transitions, including the MH-60R/S, P-8 Poseidon, EA-18 Growler, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Joint Strike Fighter and the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier now under construction. Ford will bring online the new electro-magnetic aircraft launch system and advanced arresting gear, and by 2018, our carrier flight decks will be home to a family of unmanned systems currently in development.

Although our legacy is built on these technological advances, it has been endowed by the dedicated men and women who ARE Naval Aviation: the aviators, aircrew, engineers, and technicians – the incredible team of Navy and Marine, active, reserve and civilian personnel. They have forged a legacy of success, and I am humbled by these men and women who have a vision for the art of the possible and a drive to discover the unknown.  For a century they have been the backbone of Naval Aviation’s achievements, and they will continue to set our glide slope for success in the next century and beyond.

Fight to Fly!  Fly to Fight!  Fight to Win!

Comment by Timothy Conway on November 22, 2011 at 9:27am

Great news Brad!  Congratulations to your son.  Our son just made Petty Officer 3rd class AO3 and will deploy to the USS Abraham Lincoln shortly.  He is very excited as this will be his first cruse.

Comment by Brad on November 20, 2011 at 7:21pm

We just got great news that he advanced to Petty Officer 2nd class AWR2!  Great news as his carrier the USS George Washington is on its way back home to it's port in Japan.

Comment by Chuck on October 28, 2011 at 2:02pm

P-8 Link found on military.com

http://defensetech.org/2011/10/27/p-8-launches-torpedo-for-the-firs...

Comment by CathieRenee on October 24, 2011 at 7:06pm

That's a really tight time frame Cecil. 

Here's a link for STA-21 Eligibility and STA-21 Program Options.

Here's a link for the Warrant Officer to Pilot Program. 

STA-21 has a age waiver available to age 29, but more qualifications to complete. Warrant Office to Pilot had an age limit of 27, no age waivers and he would need to be at least an E-5. There are Time in Service and Time in Rate requirements for enlisted advancement. Here's a link for the Navy Enlistment Promotion System.

There may be other options available to him. I strongly suggest that he work through his Chain of Command and his Career Counselor.  

Good luck and let us know how it works out for him. I'm sure someone else may have the same question in the future. 

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