About NHA

We’re here to support the full rotary-wing/tilt-rotor community, including pilots, aircrew, maintainers, staff, and their families. From the flight line to final tour, the Naval Helicopter Association exists to connect, advocate, and recognize those who make the mission happen.

Our Mission Statement

"The Naval Helicopter Association serves, advocates, and supports the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard rotary-wing and tiltrotor community. We advance vertical lift aviation through professional growth, heritage preservation, scholarships, and strong bonds between service members, industry, and families."

Who We Serve

The Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to advancing the professionalism, innovation, and operational excellence of rotary and tiltrotor aviation within the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. We bring together active-duty service members, veterans, and supporters through events, publications, awards, and mentorship building a network as capable and committed as the community it represents.

What We Stand For

We believe the future of naval helicopter aviation depends on those who fly, fix, support, and lead. That’s why NHA works to:

Promote operational excellence and professional growth
Strengthen community through connection and shared experience
Recognize outstanding performance across all roles and ranks
Preserve the legacy of rotary-wing and tilt-rotor aviation across generations

Our Programs & Offerings

Annual Symposium

A flagship gathering of operators, planners, and industry leaders. The symposium is where conversations happen, decisions take shape, and the rotary-wing and tilt-rotor community advances in real time.

Rotor Review Magazine

Our quarterly publication features fleet updates, and stories from across the rotary-wing / tilt-rotor force. Written by and for the community.

Awards & Scholarships

Each year, NHA recognizes outstanding performance and service across the rotary-wing and tilt-rotor community. From national-level distinctions to education-focused scholarships, we celebrate those who lead by example in the air, on the ground, and in the community.

Our Story

Founded in 1971, NHA was created by and for the rotary-wing community. What began as a small group of naval aviators and aircrew has grown into a nationwide organization built on mutual respect, mission focus, and a drive to serve something bigger than ourselves.

Our Values

At NHA, we operate with purpose. Our core values reflect the way our community flies, leads, and lives:

Integrity in every action
Professionalism at every level
Collaboration across commands and career stages
Respect for the mission and everyone who makes it possible

Meet Our Dedicated Team

We’re proud to be led by professionals who understand the demands of the mission and the needs of the people behind it.

This Is Your Community

Whether you are a pilot, aircrew, maintainer, or just want to support tilt-rotor or rotary-wing operations, you belong here. NHA exists to connect and champion the people who make Naval helicopter aviation possible at every stage, in every role, across every platform.

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