Rotor Review Fall 2023 # 162 "So Others May Live"

By LT Annie "Frizzle" Cutchen, USN ,

If you have chatted with me about Rotor Review, you have probably witnessed me on my soap box about Aircrew involvement with NHA. One of my main goals during my tenure as Editor-in-Chief, (EIC) of this publication has been to get our Aircrew involved and excited to be here. We were able to get the NHA Team all in on dedicating this issue to unsung heroes of rotary wing aviation—United States Naval Aircrewmen. On my first tour and into my instructor tour I preach that I have learned as much from the Aircrewmen I have had the pleasure of working alongside as I have from my fellow Pilots. I’m sure many readers can agree when I say that I have at least a couple of examples of times these men and women have saved the day.

My hope with this issue is that you, Aircrewmen from all platforms, feel inspired and heard seeing art and reading articles by your peers. Furthermore, I hope this inspires you to continue to write for Rotor Review, submit your photographs, and engage with Naval Helicopter Association. I am so excited for readership to dig in and read articles from AWRCM Philips, AWSCS Estep, AWS2 Campbell, and the list goes on. I’d like to give a special shout out to Philip Johnson, a prior MH-60S Aircrewman and the artist behind the lens for the cover photo. I encourage you to explore more of his work at Philip James Studio—he is truly remarkable. Photo contestants, look out!

I am sad to announce that this will be my last issue as EIC of Rotor Review. This opportunity has brought so much more engagement and positivity in my life than I ever could have imagined. It has been an absolute pleasure and honor to work with so many of you to create a magazine worth reading. A very special shoutout to CAPT G for all of the mentorship, encouragement, providing me the room to maneuver, and trust you have put in me to get the job done. Another huge shoutout to Allyson “Clown” Darroch for putting up with me balancing the magazine with my flying job and always being open to my constant requests for changes. It has truly been an honor working alongside you both and the rest of the NHA Team.

Rotor Review is being passed down to excellent hands. LT Elisha “Grudge” Clark brings so much dang passion for Rotor Review and a very creative lens. She is the brain behind the crossword addition to the magazine and a woman who knows how to get it done. LT Quinn “Charity” Stanley is truly just an incredibly likable guy. Not only that, but everything he touches, he makes better. He brings a passion for helicopter aviation and shares Grudge’s ability to make things happen. Thank you, readership, most of all for making all of the work that goes into the magazine worthwhile.