We are proud and honored to announce the 2026 Maritime Patrol Association Hall of Honor Inductees.
Please join us in congratulating:
Vice Admiral Mike Moran, USN (Ret.)
Vice Admiral Steve Loftus, USN (Ret.)
Join us TONIGHT from 1630-1830 at Call Signs:
46580 Expedition Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 - Just north of NAS Pax River Gate 1.
Come on out, reconnect with squadronmates and raise a glass. Complimentary beverages for members and spouses are always welcome.
DC Chapter Happy Hour:
When: Thursday, 8 January 1530 to 1730
Where: Nighthawk Brewery and Pizza, 1201 S. Joyce Street, Arlington, VA 22202
Cost: Free for current MPA members, $10 for spouses and family, $20 for non-members
Congratulations to ENS Ryan A. Jewell, named Top Graduate of the Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance Advanced Syllabus and recipient of his NFO Wings of Gold (21 Nov 2025).
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Call for 2026 Hall of Honor nominees!
Changes have been made to the criteria and processes for submitting nominations and voting on inductees. Please see the revised version of the criteria on our website BEFORE you submit your nomination!
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Congratulations to ENS Payton C. Schnier, the first recipient of MPA’s Top MPR Grad award! 🎉
His excellence in the Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance syllabus sets the bar high for future grads.
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Don't forget to vote for your next leaders! Voting ends this Friday.
You must be an MPA Member in good standing to visit the election site.
Read the bios and cast your vote here: https://t.co/kpHmbk4tNl
Attention DC Chapter! Our next Happy Hour event will be Thursday, 25 September from 1700–1900 at McNamara’s Pub & Restaurant:
567 23rd St South, Arlington, VA
This event is free for MPA members (current on dues), $10 for spouses and family members, and $20 for non-members.
Don't forget to register!
Join us in Whidbey Island, Washington, during the week of September 9th-11th.
Visit our website to get all the details and to register today!
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Join us in Whidbey Island, Washington, during the week of September 9th-11th.
Get all the details and register on our website: https://t.co/XRlNElLbGt
Can't wait to see you all there!!
Attention Pax River squadron mates! ✈️
Join us for the next MPA Pax River Chapter Happy Hour, to be held on 6 August from 1630-1830 at Call Signs (formerly The Tides and Elements) - 46580 Expedition Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 - Just north of NAS Pax River Gate 1.
We are excited to announce the dates for the 2025 West Coast Reunion.
September 9-11th onboard Whidbey Island, Washington.
Stay tuned for more information and registration!
To submit yourself or someone else as a nominee for the MPA Board of Directors, please send the following information to: [email protected].
1. Full Name
2. Email Address
3. Bio/Resume
Nominee submissions will be accepted until 10am EST on August 8th, 2025.
Have you checked out the latest PLANESIDE? In this issue: Recap of the 2025 Jax Symposium, updated lifetime membership list, loads of squadron photos and updates, and so much more!
https://t.co/BLMXiTPrF3
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