This document provides an update from the skipper of the BLACKHAWKS squadron on their recent flying activities and accomplishments. It summarizes that they had a successful day of flying with four Blackhawk aircraft completing seven missions totaling 29.4 flight hours. It also recognizes four crew members for their hard work and dedication, as well as lists several other crew who received awards for their performance.

1. Hooyah BLACKHAWKS CMC Update 18 March 2013
Note from Skipper Congratulations Shipmates!
3/15/2013
Blackhawks in Norfolk and forward in Bahrain,
Despite a few minor hiccups, we had an overall fantastic day of flying and mission
completion. Very nice work! Four Blackhawk aircraft in the air yesterday (1 in
Bahrain, 3 in Norfolk). We flew 29.4 hours total (including 8.3 in Bahrain) and
completed seven missions including MOP, Q-24, Formation, Night DLQs, Night
Currency, a Day Stan check ride and a successful Aircraft Commander check for LT
Sebastiano.
In addition, I had the pleasure of thanking four fantastic Blackhawks here in Norfolk
who were specifically identified by our CPO Mess for their hard work and dedication -
AE1 Whyte, AWS2 Gifford, LS2 Allen, and AZ2 Weiss. More to follow.
We are rapidly on our way to making yesterday's fly day the norm for our squadron.
Keep up the great work. AWS2 (AW/NAC) Brian Ackley
R, Skipper First to Qualify Forward in Reenergized EAWS Program
Awards Quarters 5 March 2013. Well done to awardees:
LT Zerda, MNC Scott, AT1 Henry, AM1 RIichardson, AM2 Gibson, AZ2
Bartholomew, AD3 Felix and newly qualified Plane Captains:
AWS3 Kring, AWS3 Masterson, AMAN Trouttowns, AE3 Garrick, AD3
Casillaslopez, and AT3 Watry.
CO Spot Recognition: AE1 Whyte, AWS2 Gifford, LS2 Allen, & AZ2 Weiss