PATUXENT RIVER, Md, –
The Naval Aviation News (NAN) magazine recently received the first place Team Publication in the Navy Public Affairs Awards (NPAA) program for calendar year 2024.
The NAN, housed under the umbrella of Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Command Operations Group based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, reports stories related to advances in Naval Aviation technology, training, equipment, lethality, maintenance and other aspects necessary to support the warfighter. Along with exclusive stories penned by the staff and contributors, the magazine gathers stories from around the fleet to shine a light on the latest and greatest developments in Naval Aviation.
The NAN has been the flagship publication of Naval Aviation since 1917.
The core team, consisting of Editor-in-Chief David Byrd, Art Director Fred Flerlage and Editor/Writer Rob Perry, publishes the NAN online quarterly at https://navalaviationnews.navy.mil/.
The magazine has published quarterly for the majority of its existence. In 2021, the magazine shifted to become a digital-only publication after supply complications arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the magazine has printed a sole physical “Year in Review” special edition to highlight significant milestones in Naval Aviation. The Navy Public Affairs Award judges reviewed and awarded the 2023 Year in Review edition.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by the Navy,” Byrd said. “I feel it’s a reflection on the great group of people that works on the NAN, from the writers and photographers who provide the source material, to the NAN staff that pulls it together and presents it in a way that really strikes a chord with the warfighters in the Naval Aviation community and our other readers. Our editors and Editorial Board are amazing, as is the NAVAIR Command Comms team that disseminates and promotes the magazine. I think the award is an acknowledgement of that whole team.”
“The Naval Aviation News team’s outstanding dedication and excellence in storytelling have earned them first place in the NPAA Awards—a well-deserved recognition of their commitment to delivering impactful and engaging content,” said Marcia Hart, public affairs officer for NAVAIR Command Communications. “The team’s ability to highlight Naval Aviation’s mission, people and achievements with clarity and professionalism continues to set the standard for communication across the fleet and externally. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment!”
