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LGBTQ+A Diversity Action Team champions come to Lakehurst for national meeting
February 13, 2024 — Members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, + Allies, (LGBTQ+A) Diversity Action Teams (DAT) from across NAVAIR came to Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst for a 3-day meeting designed to strengthen the connection between the groups and find ways to help develop the workforce. ... MORE

Members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, + Allies, (LGBTQ+A) Diversity Action Teams (DAT) from across NAVAIR tour NAWCAD Lakehurst's prototype and manufacturing facility during a Feb. 7 visit. (U.S. Navy photo)

NAWCAD Lakehurst recognized for decades-long partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology
May 17, 2023 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCAD LKE), as part of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), received the “Best Continuous Partner Award” from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) during a ceremony on May 5 recognizing a relationship dating back close to 50 years... MORE

NAWCAD Lakehurst Workforce Operations Office Director Michele Huk (left) accepted the “Best Continuous Partner Award” from New Jersey Institute of Technology during a ceremony on May 5.

Naval Air Systems Commander visits NSA Lakehurst
May 13, 2022 — U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, Naval Air Systems Command, commander, met with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division leadership at the electromagnetic aircraft launcher system testing site and other locations across Naval Support Activity Lakehurst on May 11, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... MORE

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, Naval Air Systems Command, commander, speaks with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division leadership at the electromagnetic aircraft launcher system testing site on May 11, 2022, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. NAVAIR's mission is to provide full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons and systems operated by Sailors and Marines. This support includes research, design, development and systems engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support.

NAVAIR Sustainment Group honors ‘Father of Logistics’ during annual awards ceremony
August 14, 2019 — The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Sustainment Group recognized members of its workforce during a ceremony on the Lakehurst side of base July 31 for their innovation and dedication to supporting the fleet. The 19th Annual Michael G. Simodejka Awards continued the tradition of honoring Michael G. Simodejka, the father of the NAVAIR logistics community and first civilian director of Logistics for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). ... MORE

Jeff Blackstock (center) receives the 2019 Michael G. Simodejka Outstanding Sustainment/Logistics Manager of the Year award from Thomas Rudowsky (right), NAVAIR Sustainment director, and Pat Simodejka (left), widow of the late Michael Simodejka, during a ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey July 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Sherry Jacob)

NAVAIR Womens Intiative Network
March 22, 2019 — Sailors listen to U.S. Air Force Col. Jacqueline Breeden, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, speak on her experiences in leadership during the Naval Air Systems Command Women’s Initiative Network at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 13, 2019. NAVAIR WIN brings in guest speakers in an open forum to address topics related to women... MORE

Breast cancer survivor gives power to victim stereotype
October 18, 2018 — She traced her thumb over the black buttons as she anxiously pulled her chartreuse button-up over her chest. She was preparing to share her story of the missing parts of her. Dr. Michaelene Kloster, 99th Readiness Division chief of staff and retired U.S. Army brigadier general, shared her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer while serving... MORE

A Breast Cancer Awareness Month seminar takes place on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 11, 2018. The Naval Air Systems Command Women’s Advisory Group hosted the event where they provided informational pamphlets and wristbands embossed with the words hope, faith and strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ariel Owings)