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NOAA ships sailing toward energy efficiency

NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations is taking several steps towards achieving more energy efficient platforms and reducing greenhouse gas pollution for its ship fleet by 2050.

Oceanographer (left) and Discoverer are two ships being built for NOAA

NOAA Corps recognizes 102-year-old retired officer

On December 11, leaders from NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps paid tribute to a 102-year-old Scottsdale, Arizona, resident who has a special connection to NOAA and the NOAA Corps. 

During a surprise visit, NOAA Corps Director Rear Adm. Chad Cary, presented retired NOAA Corps Capt. Leonard (Sam) Baker with a meritorious service medal for his four decades of service to the nation with the NOAA Corps and its predecessors.

CAPT (ret.) Sam Baker with his award from RADM Chad Cary

NOAA Corps Officer Profile: ENS Emily Resendez

The NOAA Corps is one of the nation’s eight uniformed services and supports nearly all of NOAA’s programs and missions. Meet NOAA Corps officer ENS Emily Resendez.

ENS Emily Resendez

2024 Dual DriX Project

Investigating tandem uncrewed surface vehicle operations for seafloor mapping missions with federal, academic, and industry partners.

An operator stands on the side of a small boat as it pilots a red DriX uncrewed surface vehicle in the distance.

Meet the Crew: Alexis Gutierrez

NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations relies on staff who support the work that is carried out on our research ships and aircraft. Whether overseeing budgets, ensuring people get to locations they need to be in, keeping our technology working, or connecting with those we serve, everyone is an integral part of the team. Meet Alexis Gutierrez, D.Phil, our Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Lead.

Alexis Gutierrez with flags in the background. Credit: NOAA/Eliza Mills