In Review UAVs and You
By LT Mike "Bubbles" Short, USN
Esteemed Readership,
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hope the summer has been treating you well!
I am thrilled to present our Summer 2021 issue, RR #153: “UAVs and You.” Within this issue, you’ll find an abundance of stimulating discourse on the present and future of unmanned operations within the Rotary Wing Communities. There is no doubt that UAS employment will be a cornerstone of our force structure in the fight to come, and it is critical that our magazine and organization shine a spotlight on those pushing us forward in that respect. I’d personally like to thank the contributors at HSC-22, a command among those at the forefront of unmanned integration, for such a strong showing in this issue. The squadron has enthusiastically embraced the unmanned mission and integration therein, and its members have jumped at the opportunity to provide our staff and readers with content that is sure to enrich, inform, and entertain. As you enjoy RR #153, I urge you to bear in mind that we are a community that evolves through the thought leadership that this publication strives to facilitate. Symposium 2021, themed “Force of the Future,” is right around the corner. It will be the first opportunity in quite a while for the Naval Helicopter Association to congregate en masse and share the ideas and perspectives that will drive our organization ahead. The next issue of Rotor Review will carry the same theme. In it, we’ll look to capitalize on those critical conversations surrounding the future of the communities that NHA encompasses. If you’ve ever felt compelled to contribute something of your own to our magazine, now is the time! Thank you for reading, and for your unwavering support of Rotor Review. I hope to see you all at Symposium! Very respectfully, LT Mike “Bubbles” Short Editor-in-Chief, Rotor Review
RADIO CHECK Tell Us What You Think!
Next Issue's Radio Check: The theme of Rotor Review #154 is “Force of the Future.” As warfighting communities evolve to meet the demands of modern and future conflict, continuous innovation is essential. But new ideas that challenge the status quo are often initially met with skepticism and resistance prior to being accepted. Throughout your careers, what is one significant advancement in technology, procedures, or policy that you have encountered? How did your command adapt to this change? Was the development met with open arms, or did your organization experience considerable growing pains? We want to hear from you! Please provide your response to either of the following email addresses: michael.v.short.mil@us.navy.mil or rotorreview@navalhelicopterassn.org V/r, LT Mike “Bubbles” Short Editor-in-Chief, Rotor Review For this installment of Radio Check, we asked to hear from you regarding what makes a great Crew Chief. How did that Crew Chief help you get to where you are today? Rotor Review #153 Summer '21
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