Rotor Review Submissions 

Next Issue: Spring 2024 #164

As Rotor Review #163 becomes available online tonight, I am excited to announce the theme for the Spring Issue, Be Ready, in step with this year's NHA Symposium theme.  Our submission deadline for this issue is 15 March

Some inspiration for submissions includes:

•     Successes and challenges to readiness encountered across the Fleet and at the squadron level
•     What missions are we the most and least prepared for?
•     How well do we know the Commander’s Intent and understand the ROE?
•     Are the various rotary wing communities as integrated as they can be?
•     What obstacles have you faced that made your mission difficult or impossible?
•     What training improvements have we made and what shortfalls do we need to bolster?
•     What challenges do you face personally in being ready for the fight?
•     How to prepare family and loved ones for upcoming conflict
•     Any overlap from the previous issue "Fix, Fly, Fight"
•     Any topics desired to be covered at this year's Symposium?
 
I look forward to hearing from you!
 
V/R,
LT Elisha "Grudge" Clark
Editor-in-Chief, Rotor Review
 
 
All photo and article submissions for Rotor Review should be emailed to a Rotor Review Community Editor (see below), the Editor in Chief or the Managing Editor. 
You can use snail mail too, our mailing address is: Naval Helicopter Association  ATTN: Rotor Review P.O. Box 180578 Coronado, CA 92178-0578.

Rotor Review Editorial Team

Editor-In-Chief:  LT Elisha "Grudge" Clark, USN  - [email protected]

Assistant Editor-In-Chief: LT Quinn "Charity" Stanley, USN - [email protected]

Managing Editor; Allyson "Clown" Darroch - [email protected]    

Copy Editors

CDR John Ball, USN (Ret.) - [email protected]

CAPT John "Assassin" Driver, USN (Ret.) - [email protected]

 LT Becca "Blink" Modiano - [email protected]

Aircrew Editor

AWR1 Ronald "Scrappy" Pierpoint - [email protected] - [email protected]       

HSC Editors

LT Andrew "Gonzo" Gregory - [email protected]

HSM Editors

LT Abby "Abuela" Bohlin, USN - [email protected]

LT Joshua "Hotdog" Holsey - [email protected]

LT Samantha "Amber" Hein USN - [email protected]

LT Thomas "Buffer" Marryott Jr - [email protected]

LT Nathan "NAM" Beatty - [email protected]

LT Jared "Dogbeers" Jackson - [email protected]

LT Christian "Barney" Lavachek - [email protected]

USMC Editors

Maj. Nolan "Lean Bean" Vihlen - [email protected]

Capt. Michael "Chowdah" Ayala, USMC - [email protected]

USCG Editor

LT Marco Tinari - [email protected]

NHA Photographer

Raymond Rivard

Technical Advisor

LCDR Chip Lancaster, USN (Ret.) - [email protected]

Acceptable Formats for Submission
Articles can be submitted in any current word processing software without any embedded photos or artwork. Please attached as separate files.
Include author and image credit (if any) in the document.  For editing and formatting, we primarily follow the Navy Style Guide. You may download the pdf here


Acceptable Photo and Vector Images file types:
Images must be high resolution files and not embedded in a word document or pdf file. Please send images separately from text.

Acceptable Video file types:
NHA accepts all video file formats.

Media Submission Guidelines

All submissions must abide by the following guidelines:

  • Make sure the media doesn’t display any classified information or material.
  • Make sure there’s no depiction of sensitive actions or personnel.
  • Make sure there’s no “outside” NATOPS maneuvers or actions or said actions that could be perceived as violating procedures.
  • All submissions shall be tasteful and in keeping with good order and discipline of the Navy.
  • All submission should portray the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard and individual unity in the best light.  
  • All sources should be cited and credit given to the original author and/or photographer.
  • Please ensure that your article has been approved/seen by your CO.
Editorial Policy
Rotor Review (ISSN: 1085-9683) is published quarterly by the Naval Helicopter Association, Inc. and is intended to support the goals of the Association, provide a forum for discussion and exchange of information on topics of interest to the naval helicopter community, and keep membership informed of NHA activities. As necessary, the President and the Executive Director of NHA will provide guidance to the Rotor Review Editorial Board to ensure that Rotor Review content continues to support this statement of policy as the Naval Helicopter Association adjusts to the expanding helicopter community.
Articles should be of general interest to the readership and geared toward current Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard affairs, 
technical advances in the helicopter industry or historical anecdotes. Humor is acceptable...and encouraged.