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.

NOAA Corps Officer Profile: Ensign 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.

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.

NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler returns to New Castle, New Hampshire after 18 month mapping mission

NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler and its crew of 14 have returned to their homeport in New Castle, New Hampshire following a successful 18 month hydrographic survey mission. 

NOAA awards contract for next-generation hurricane hunter aircraft

NOAA announced on September 27 that it has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, based in Georgia, for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft to become the next generation of NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft.

Surveyor and Navigator, NOAA’s newest research ships

In 2023, NOAA announced it would be adding two new charting and mapping vessels to the NOAA fleet. These two research ships will be named Surveyor and Navigator.