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Naval Aviation has a strong connection with Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads. We’re proud to be a part of the naval history created here. The Hampton Roads Squadron of the Association of Naval Aviation welcomes you to explore this ANA website for current and historical information, to learn about upcoming events and membership opportunities.
Disclaimer: The HRANA Squadron is a non-profit organization and does not endorse any political candidate.
News Updated: 03/04/2016
- The U.S. just sent a carrier strike group to confront ChinaBy David Larter, Navy Times This article first appeared March 3 at 4:15 p.m. and has been updated The U.S. Navy has dispatched a small armada to the South China Sea. The carrier … More
- Marine Corps has major problems with its planes and helicoptersBy Jeff Schogol, Marine Corps Times Marine aviation squadrons are suffering more than ground units after 15 years of war and deep budget cuts, Commandant Gen. Robert Neller told lawmakers on … More
- Lawmakers: Give US Navy More F/A-18sBy Joe Gould, Defense News NOTE: This article, originally published March 1, was updated to correct Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s party affiliation. WASHINGTON —The US Navy is planning to request 12 more … More
- Norwegian pilot counters leaked F-35 dogfight reportBY: STEPHEN TRIMBLE A Norwegian fighter pilot has published a soft rebuttal to a damaging critique leaked last summer about the Lockheed Martin F-35A’s dogfighting prowess, contradicting many of the … More
- Security changes mark end of era at Pensacola Navy baseAssociated Press PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla. – For nearly 15 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and more than eight years since the mass shooting at Fort Hood in … More
Bulletin Board Updated: 02/08/2016
Board of Directors Meeting: 1700, Wednesday, 2 March 2016
NAS Oceana Officers Club
The January 2016 Board of Directors meeting minutes are now posted: Click Here
F-14 Tomcat Sunset Monument Commemorative Brick
For additional information, click here: Tomcat Brick

Virtual TourLive Webcam
We salute the proud heritage of Naval Aviation that has had many of its beginnings in Hampton Roads. Since 1910, many men and women have trained here, manning aircraft carriers, planes, ships and subs. Don't miss this beautiful Navy memorial on the Virginia Beach oceanfront boardwalk, honoring the airmen and women who help defend our country and protect all Americans.
Fund Raising Appeal
Your contributions will help support the maintenance of the Naval Aviation Monument. Special sponsorship opportunities are available which will be recognized with engraved memorial inscriptions at the Statue bases or Donor Wall.
For more information: Click Here
HRANA Squadron Sponsor Opportunities
Visit Admiral Metz's blog on the military issues affecting us all.
Of Interest Updated: 03/16/2015
Navy News – Daily News updates
U.S. department of defense – today in dod
Department of defense – News Releases
NAS Oceana
Status of Navy
Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic
Events Updated: 02/19/2016
HRANA Squadron April Luncheon
When: Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Where: Fireside Room, Shifting Sands Club, NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex
Speaker: TBA
Note: There is no luncheon scheduled for March.
Articles Updated: 02/25/2016
- Special: The Future of Aircraft Carriers
- China is Cruising for a Bruising
- Report: U.S. aircraft carriers’ ‘unchallenged primacy may be coming to a close’
- CNO: Navy Should Quickly Field CBARS To Ease Tanking Burden on Super Hornets
- Navy strike groups must adapt to rising threats: Experts
- DEMANDS ON THE MARINE CORPS ARE SLOWLY BREAKING MARINE AVIATION
- 5 Reasons Why Our F-35s Are Too Dangerous to Fly
- S.O.S. for a Declining American Navy
- Russia’s military: Don’t believe the hype
- So You Think You Can Sell a Fourth Generation Carrier-Launched Fighter?
The Need For Aircraft Carriers
Videos
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Flight operations aboard Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning: Click Here
- F-35C First Catapult Launches (USS Nimitz): Click Here
- UAV Carrier Operations: Click Here
- The Perils of Naval Aviation, 1940-1960
- F-35B First Shipboard Landing
- Night Trap
- Carrier Landing on a pitching deck, Part 1
- Carrier Landing On A Pitching Deck (Night), Part 2


