Time for Some Cautious Optimism

By RADM Pat McGrath, USN (Ret.), NHA Chairman

I hope all of you and your families are faring well as we start our second year of COVID restrictions and health concerns. We are cautiously optimistic that the 2021 Symposium and Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In will be able to proceed as normal later in the year, and I am looking forward to seeing all our helo brothers, sisters and families at these upcoming events.

It is hard for me to believe, but I will be completing my third year as Chairman as the year closes out. I have decided to complete my tenure and am happy to say that recently retired Rear Admiral Dan Fillion will be taking over as Chairman. He is a legend in our Community and I am very confident that NHA could not be in better hands with Dan at the helm and our membership as strong as ever!