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The long-anticipated NHA Symposium season is finally here and our Spring Edition of Rotor Review doubles as this year’s program. Our contributors are sharing an incredible series of articles to highlight how our services are using naval helicopters to meet every demand with which we are tasked. For those of you unable to make the trip to the Symposium in Norfolk, please go to the NHA website for information on how to watch a livestream video of many of the major speaking events. Not only will they be streamed live, but they will also be archived on our site for later viewing in case your schedule conflicts.
As we recognize many of the accomplishments in our communities over the past year at the Symposium, this is the perfect opportunity to recognize our editors and their hard work, most of which are volunteers. The Rotor Review editorial team has worked very hard all year to deliver unique articles, new types of content, and to share your best stories with our readers. I am very proud of our staff’s products and could not ask for a better team. Our staff includes our very hard-working and talented design editor, George Hopson, without whom we would not have a magazine; HSC editor, LT James Thomas, HSCWSP; HSM editor, LT Erin Pursley, HSM-41; USCG editor, LT Jim Cepa; USMC Editor, Capt Rebecca Hagner; Aircrew and Special Missions editor, AWCM David Crossan, HSM-40; Technical Advisor, LCDR Chip Lancaster, USN (Ret); and our historical team of CAPT Vincent Secades, USN (Ret) and CDR Joe Skrzypek, USN (Ret). Thank you to each of you for the many hours of communication, brainstorming, research, and editing that you contribute every week. This magazine would be nothing without you.
Finally, I am very excited to announce our ongoing photo and video competition featuring cash prizes. Please see the rules on the NHA website or email us for details. The deadline for submissions is May 23rd. Soon after the deadline, we will begin public voting online. Be sure to “like” our Facebook page (not the Facebook group) in order to get updates about when and how the voting will be conducted. The Summer Edition of Rotor Review will showcase our winning entries. Enjoy! |
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With the rotary community engaged in so many causes around the world, the focus of this issue explores our members’ missions from active duty, the reserve, and the formerly active and retired community. Our editorial staff brings you a diverse series of articles that we hope will inspire you to continue to train and prepare for the day such a mission presents itself to your crew.
Also, special attention is due as we introduce our newest section: “Transitions.” Rotor Review has teamed with our NHA Reserve Director to create a section providing more resources and networking opportunities for our members who are considering leaving active duty for the reserve component and/or civilian sector. We will continue to seek new inputs for this section and welcome any from our members and corporate
sponsors. We have also included our first in a series of interviews with reservists to highlight the opportunities it can offer. All of NHA’s members matter and we want Rotor Review to maintain relevance whether you are a “careerist” or not.
Finally, “Letters to the Editor” are always welcomed and encouraged. Please let us know how you are enjoying our content and what you think about
our contributors’ ideas, stories, and experiences. We would appreciate any other inputs, opinions, or submissions that you would like to share with our staff.
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Friday, February 14, 2014 12:00 AM |
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The “Back to the Future” issue is inspired by the extraordinary accomplishments of our rotary predecessors and the amazing challenges, failures, and successes that built what we know as naval rotary aviation today. In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we take a step back with the historical highlights of the firsts of the rotary community and learn more about the adversity rotary aviation faced from the start. Just seventy years ago, only a brave few supported the potential of helicopter utility in military missions. Although the effectiveness of rotary craft was quickly proven upon entry to the services, the missions and applications continue to grow and prove more relevant each day.
Our focus articles deliver news about the ideas, tests, and implementation of the latest technologies, concepts, and even ethics behind the latest advancements of rotary aviation. A few of the articles even take the lead to question and critique the direction we are heading. I am proud to see, through the eyes of our contributors, that we are still inspired to continue to challenge ourselves to be better. As we heard at the end of this focus’ namesake, one of America’s favorite movie series, the “future hasn’t been written yet. No one’s has. Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one.” Now, let’s see what we’re making of it…
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Friday, August 23, 2013 12:00 AM |
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LT Scott Lippincott’s Farewell Editor Log
Fellow NHA Members! Welcome to the annual NHA Symposium edition of Rotor Review. Despite budget cuts, sequestration, and other fiscal challenges, this year’s event was as good as ever. During the planning phases, there was a lot of concern that turnout would be low. Well, as those of you in attendance know, that fortunately was not the case. The following pages highlight all of the great elements of this year’s symposium in entirety from opening to closing remarks. As you can see, the “Ready Warfighters” theme captured the great accomplishments and unmatched readiness that the naval helicopter fleet achieves daily. A big BZ to all the coordinators, national staff, awardees, and Rotor Review staffers who helped capture this year’s event!
And now, despite my short tour as your Editor-In-Chief, the Navy has asked me to do my part and head to the boat for a couple of years. While being out of the cockpit for a little while saddens me, I am very excited for the unique opportunity to be part of the Commissioning team for our country’s very own flagship, the USS America (aka ‘Merica!). While I hope to continue contributing to Rotor Review, it is time to pass the reins on to your next great Editor. The great news is the new Editor has already been a huge contributor to the magazine, and its time she got the title she’s already earned. As you will see in this issue, LT Allison Fletcher from HUQ-1 played a critical role in gathering almost all of the material to make this symposium edition a great one. You will certainly be in good hands as the magazine moves forward!
Lastly, I must thank all of the great Rotor Review and NHA staff members that have made my time with the magazine enjoyable and rewarding. Thanks to CAPT Ruth, the NHA President, for his insight, wisdom, and direction when it came to all things NHA. Thanks to LCDR Kristin Ohleger (HS-10), LT Chris McDonald (HSC-3), LT James Thomas (HSCWSP), LT David Terry (HSM-41), LT Shannon Whitaker (USCGS LA), Chip Lancaster, and all the community editors past and present for enduring the lengthy meetings and hours of editing. Welcome to our new editors LT Pursley (HSM-41), LT Cepa (USCGS Detroit), and Capt Hagner (USMC, HX-21). Thanks to you we are fully staffed with coverage from all communities for the first time in many years. Last, but certainly not least, a huge thanks to the heart of the operation, George Hopson. The beautiful layouts, covers, and graphic artwork that make this the best professional magazine in the Navy are all due to George’s long hours, hard work, and vision. We simply couldn’t do it without you, George. With that, I wish the best to you all and hope you continue to enjoy this great magazine and organization. See you in a couple of years when I dust off my brown shoes and flight suit again!
Stay Classy Helo Bubbas!
LT Scott Lippincott
Rotor Review Editor-in-Chief (Issues 119 to 121)
LT Allison Fletcher's Editor's Log
On behalf of the rest of the staff, I extend a sincere thanks to Scott for the hard work and dedication he gave Rotor Review and the Naval Aviation helicopter communities during his tenure as HSL/HSM Editor and, ultimately, as Editor-in-Chief. Reflected in the pages of our magazine, he provided inspiration and insight that expanded and impassioned our professional dialogues. I am excited and honored to lead Rotor Review as we continue with this significant forward momentum.
On the topic of forward-leaning professional dialogue, I must echo Scott in telling you how inspired we are by our various naval helicopter communities’ participation in the Annual Symposium. Thank you to everyone involved for making this year so notable. I would like to specifically thank our symposium event writers and photographers from the squadrons and from Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) West for their individual contributions to this issue of Rotor Review. Thanks to them, this issue serves as a fun recap for our 2013 attendees and a highlight reel for those unable to join us. Regarding this issue and any in the future, please share your own thoughts and feedback via email to [email protected] at any time.
Enjoy!
LT Allison Fletcher
Rotor Review Editor-in-Chief |
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