NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: In a ceremony held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Pentagon Auditorium, eight Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) individuals and teams were honored with Department of the Navy (DON) Acquisition Excellence Awards (AEA). The annual awards recognize individuals and teams who have made exceptional contributions in promoting competition and innovation throughout the acquisition lifecycle for Navy and Marine Corps programs. “The NAVAIR team had strong representation across several categories again this year, including program management, international partnerships, competition excellence and innovation excellence,” said Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, NAVAIR commander. “These individuals and teams exemplify the behaviors and approaches that will enable us to deliver the warfighting capability the fleet needs at a cost we can afford – thinking differently, focusing on outcomes, forging partnerships, and continuously adapting, innovating and learning.” The NAVAIR winners recognized in the DON AEA awards are: Program Manager of the Year — ACAT III/IV: Capt. Larry Smith, Propulsion, F-35 Joint Program Office Product Support Manager of the Year — ACAT I: Ed Henderson, Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems (PMA-273), Program Executive Officer (PEO) Tactical Aircraft Programs (T) Product Support Manager of the Year — ACAT II & Below: Terry Duggan, Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office (PMA-213), PEO(T) […]
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