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In this edition of Naval Aviation News, we highlight many of the achievements of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) as it celebrates 80 years of training the best and brightest pilots responsible for testing all type/model/series of aircraft deployed and developed by the Navy and Marine Corps.

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In this edition of Naval Aviation News, we highlight many of the achievements of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) as it celebrates 80 years of training the best and brightest pilots responsible for testing all type/model/series of aircraft deployed and developed by the Navy and Marine Corps.

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During World War II, in the early days of military aerospace test and evaluation, before formal test training regimens existed, military aviators had an average life expectancy of less than nine weeks—those who survived earned the esteemed title of test pilot.
Navy Celebrates 80 Years of Flight Test at U.S. Naval Test Pilot School
During World War II, in the early days of military aerospace test and evaluation, before formal test training regimens existed, military aviators had an average life expectancy of less than nine weeks—those who survived earned the esteemed title of test pilot.

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For the first time, the Navy can precisely test how well modern oxygen systems remove impurities to ensure safe air for aircrew after a successful demonstration by teams at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).
Aircrew Safety Improved with New Oxygen Purity Test at NAWCAD
For the first time, the Navy can precisely test how well modern oxygen systems remove impurities to ensure safe air for aircrew after a successful demonstration by teams at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).

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The sounds of helicopter rotors, intercom speakers and dragging chains are heard, night and day, across the flight deck of the first-in-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), as pilots conduct vital training necessary to maintain proficiency in their craft and ensure their ability to land onboard Wasp anytime, anywhere in the world.
Symphony at Sea: The Orchestra Supporting Amphibious Flight Operations
The sounds of helicopter rotors, intercom speakers and dragging chains are heard, night and day, across the flight deck of the first-in-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), as pilots conduct vital training necessary to maintain proficiency in their craft and ensure their ability to land onboard Wasp anytime, anywhere in the world.

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The Environmental Test Lab at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, New Jersey, unveiled two new proof loading machines during a Feb. 25 ribbon cutting ceremony, adding new technology to help customers and support the warfighter.
NAWCAD Lakehurst Environmental Test Lab Unveils New Proof Loading Equipment
The Environmental Test Lab at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, New Jersey, unveiled two new proof loading machines during a Feb. 25 ribbon cutting ceremony, adding new technology to help customers and support the warfighter.

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Clint Stammer helps warfighters come home alive. They may never know his name, but their survival depends on his quiet dedication. He is an unsung American hero in the Department of Defense.
 
And he received recognition over a plate of fish tacos.
F-35 Work Earns Stammer DOD’s Highest Career Civilian Honor
Clint Stammer helps warfighters come home alive. They may never know his name, but their survival depends on his quiet dedication. He is an unsung American hero in the Department of Defense.

And he received recognition over a plate of fish tacos.


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A routine site visit to Oklahoma’s Tinker Air Force Base turned into a unique multi-generational moment for Navy Capt. Adam Scott and his son Lt. j.g. Andrew Scott. The pair shared the cockpit of an E-6B Mercury simulator, executing the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission—the first and only opportunity for them to collaborate on this vital operation.
Two Generations Inspired by TACAMO Mission
A routine site visit to Oklahoma’s Tinker Air Force Base turned into a unique multi-generational moment for Navy Capt. Adam Scott and his son Lt. j.g. Andrew Scott. The pair shared the cockpit of an E-6B Mercury simulator, executing the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission—the first and only opportunity for them to collaborate on this vital operation.

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For the first time, Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II and Air Force F-22 Raptor pilots trained as a joint fighting force March 24-27 in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.
Marines, Air Force Fight as Joint Force for First Time in Navy's Joint Simulation Environment
For the first time, Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II and Air Force F-22 Raptor pilots trained as a joint fighting force March 24-27 in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

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In this edition of Naval Aviation News, we highlight many of the achievements of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) as it celebrates 80 years of training the best and brightest pilots responsible for testing all type/model/series of aircraft deployed and developed by the Navy and Marine Corps.

Read about this and more in the latest issue.
Check Out the Latest Edition
During World War II, in the early days of military aerospace test and evaluation, before formal test training regimens existed, military aviators had an average life expectancy of less than nine weeks—those who survived earned the esteemed title of test pilot.
Navy Celebrates 80 Years of Flight Test at U.S. Naval Test Pilot School
For the first time, the Navy can precisely test how well modern oxygen systems remove impurities to ensure safe air for aircrew after a successful demonstration by teams at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).
Aircrew Safety Improved with New Oxygen Purity Test at NAWCAD
The sounds of helicopter rotors, intercom speakers and dragging chains are heard, night and day, across the flight deck of the first-in-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), as pilots conduct vital training necessary to maintain proficiency in their craft and ensure their ability to land onboard Wasp anytime, anywhere in the world.
Symphony at Sea: The Orchestra Supporting Amphibious Flight Operations
The Environmental Test Lab at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, New Jersey, unveiled two new proof loading machines during a Feb. 25 ribbon cutting ceremony, adding new technology to help customers and support the warfighter.
NAWCAD Lakehurst Environmental Test Lab Unveils New Proof Loading Equipment
Clint Stammer helps warfighters come home alive. They may never know his name, but their survival depends on his quiet dedication. He is an unsung American hero in the Department of Defense.
 
And he received recognition over a plate of fish tacos.
F-35 Work Earns Stammer DOD’s Highest Career Civilian Honor
A routine site visit to Oklahoma’s Tinker Air Force Base turned into a unique multi-generational moment for Navy Capt. Adam Scott and his son Lt. j.g. Andrew Scott. The pair shared the cockpit of an E-6B Mercury simulator, executing the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission—the first and only opportunity for them to collaborate on this vital operation.
Two Generations Inspired by TACAMO Mission
For the first time, Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II and Air Force F-22 Raptor pilots trained as a joint fighting force March 24-27 in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.
Marines, Air Force Fight as Joint Force for First Time in Navy's Joint Simulation Environment
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