NOAA deploys aircraft to support weather satellite data validation mission

NOAA deployed one of its two Lockheed WP-3D Orion "hurricane hunter" aircraft (N42RF) to Shannon, Ireland, on Jan. 16 to measure ocean-surface winds in winter storms over the North Atlantic.

NOAA Corps Officer Profile: Lt. Cmdr. Dustin Picard

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 Lt. Cmdr. Dustin Picard.

CANCELLED: Hiring events in San Diego for NOAA research ship jobs

NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold two hiring events in January in San Diego, California to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships.

Promoting the health of NOAA mariners: U.S. Public Health Service officers support the NOAA fleet

With nearly 500 people who operate and use NOAA’s fleet of 15 research ships, keeping the people on them healthy and safe is an important component. This is why we rely on our partners in the U.S. Public Health Service for their experts and expertise.

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.

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.