National President's Message

Viva NHA!

By CAPT Will “Easy” Eastham, USN

Greetings, Team NHA! Phew….what a Fall for the team!

I hope you all enjoyed Symposium 2021 out at Viejas as much as I did. Sun, Fun, and Rotary Evolution indeed. I can tell you almost every debrief point we’ve received - from our industry partners, distinguished guests, and our valued membership - has been overwhelmingly positive! I am extraordinarily proud of the presentation the 2021 Symposium Team was able to provide our members. I hope you enjoyed our exploration of the Force of the Future propelled by dedicated engagements with the VCNO, Air Boss, OPNAV N7, N98, amongst many other distinguished Flag Officers and leaders.

None of Symposium would have been possible without our volunteers who performed superbly and deserve almost all of the credit for this year’s event. Special shout-out to all of the JOs out there who selflessly lent their time, imagination, and creativity and, in doing so, took Symposium to higher heights. You guys absolutely crushed it! Thank you! Symposium 2022 is right around the corner next May in Norfolk. See you there! Virginia is for hovers!

This will be my last note as NHA National President. It’s been a fantastic and rewarding ride. By far, my favorite part of the job was all of the connections, and in some cases re-connections, it provided me with our industry partners, our valued membership, and our retired shipmates alike. At the end of the day, NHA is a vessel through which we retain vital connections and bonds amongst a very special maritime Rotary Wing and Tilt Rotor Community. Over my 18 months in the seat, and particularly so in these times, I hope these bonds and connections proved valuable to our members above all.

Finally, let me introduce you our next National President, CDR Emily “ABE” Stellpflug of VRM-50. I’ve had the privilege of serving with ABE in the past, and let me tell you, NHA is in great hands. ABE is a fantastic officer, an innovative leader, and is primed to drive NHA into our future. ABE, you have the controls, my friend. It’s been an honor to serve.

Fly Safe….All the best. V/r, Easy NHA National President / NHA Lifetime Member #25