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Orange- Flight Suit Focused
Pink- Spouses Focused
Blue- Pre-Purchase Required
Green- Everyone Welcome and is included in All-Access Pass!
*SOE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tuesday
5/12
Wednesday
5/13
Thursday
5/14
Friday
5/15
May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
— May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Aircrew Happy Hour
1900-2000
Location: TEC 1
Sponsored by Walk, Run, Fly Again- John Alvarez
May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
— May 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Aviator Happy Hour
1900 - 2000
Location: TEC 3
Sponsored by 2 Circle
May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
— May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Trustee Happy Hour
1900 - 2000
With the NHA Chairman
Location: Harrah's TEC Courtyard
May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"Early Bird" I-Bar Social
2000 - 2400
Location: TEC 4 at Det Harrah's Resort
Sponsored by Amentum
May 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
NHA Symposium Registration / Check-In
Open 0700 - 1600
At: TEC Pre-Function
May 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Exhibits Open
0800 - 1600
At: TEC 5 - 10 and Pre-Function
May 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Coffee and Networking Social
0800 - 0900
At: TEC 5 - 10 Booth 416
Sponsored by Hover Girl Properties
May 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Opening Ceremonies / Why NHA Video
0900 - 0915
Location: TEC 11 - 13
Sponsored by Northgate Aviation
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
— February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
NHA President, Chairman and Executive Director Welcome
0915-1000
Location: TEC 11 - 13
May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Awards Presentation #1
1000 - 1030
Location: TEC 11 - 13
Awards Presented: Best Scribe Award, Mark Starr Pioneer Award, Dorothy Flatley Award, Lifelong Service to NHA Award, NHA Chairman Awards & Scholarship Fund Thank You.
May 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
PERS-43 (Officers)
1030 - 1130
Location: TEC 11-13
May 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
ECM / Detailer / Rating Specialist Enlisted Update
1030 - 1130
Location: Bordeaux, 2nd Floor
May 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Back Pain Gets Real, Get Better: Pre- and Post-Flight Performance Protocol
1130 - 1230
Location TEC 11 - 13
May 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Wednesday Exhibit Hall Lunch
1130 - 1330
Location: Exhibit Hall ( TEC 5 - 10)
What's Included: Salad Bar Buffet featuring romaine lettuce and mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, butcher-cut Cobb, and hard-boiled eggs. Fresh vegetables include broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes, along with croutons and Parmesan cheese. Guests may also enjoy three-bean vegan chili and baked potatoes with cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives, and bacon bits. Dressings include Caesar, avocado ranch, and balsamic vinaigrette. An assortment of breads and rolls with butter is also provided.
May 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Keynote Address: "Forged to Fight"
1230 - 1330
Location: TEC 11 - 13
Sponsored by CAE
May 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Captains of Industry Panel
1345 - 1500
Location: TEC 11 - 13
Sponsored by Sikorsky
May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Awards Presentation #2 & ProDev
1500 - 1520
Location: TEC 11 - 13
Awards: Fleet Instructor Pilot of the Year, CNATRA Flight Instructor of the Year, Training Command Pilot of the Year, Shipboard Helicopter Pilot of the Year, Maintenance Officer of the Year.
May 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
JO Call
1530 - 1630
Location: TEC 11 - 13
May 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Spouses Meet, Greet and Margaritas
1530 - 1630
Location: Harrah's Courtside (Courtyard in TEC Center)
Margarita tower with Guest Speaker Theresa Jones
Sponsored by Hover Girl Properties
May 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Rotary Force Update to Industry
(Flag Officers / Industry Leadership / CDREs and CDRs)
1530 - 1630
Location: Bordeaux, 2nd Floor
May 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Aircrew Panel: HSC Community
1645 - 1745
Location: Bordeaux, 2nd Floor
Enlisted ProDev Panel
May 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Aircrew Panel: HSM Community
1645 - 1745
Location: TEC 1, 3
Enlisted ProDev Panel
May 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Aircrew Panel: VRM Community
1645- 1745
Location: Gallery 1, 2nd Floor
Enlisted ProDev Panel
May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
PMA-299 Brief
1630 - 1730
Location: TEC 11 - 13
May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Luau Pool Party & Awards Presentation #3
1800 - 2045
Location: Harrah's Dive Pool
What's Included: Pot Stickers, Kung Pao Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing, White Rice, Lo Mein Noodles, Sweet and Sour Crispy Tofu, Dessert, 2 DRINK TICKETS, Coffee and Tea.
Awards: Battle "E" Awards, Admiral J.S. "Jimmy" Thach Award, Captain Arnold Jay Isbell Trophies, Fleet Support / Special Mission Award, Commander James R. Walker- Tactician of the Year Award, Helicopter Aviation Award, Golden Helix Award, Lucky 106.
"Aloha" Attire
Sponsored by Sikorsky
May 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I - Bar at DET Harrah's
2100 - 2400
Location: TEC 4 Det Harrah's Resort
Sponsored by NHA
May 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Aircrew Challenge: Check-In
0600 - 0700
Location: Harrah's South Parking Lot
All Welcome to Participate!
May 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
NHA Symposium Registration / Check-In
0700 - 1900
Location: TEC Pre-Function
May 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Exhibits Open
0700 - 1730
Location: TEC 5 - 10 and Prefunction
May 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
MCPO Rick Shoaf's Memorial Aircrew Challenge & Awards Presentation #4
0715 - 1130
Location: Harrah's South Parking Lot
What's included: Participation and T-Shirt, Lunch- Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with cheese, lettuce and red onions, chips, cookies, prizes and BEER.
Everyone is welcome to cheer on their team and have some lunch, but you must preregister to participate in the Challenge.
Awards: Aircrewman of the Year, Rescue Swimmer of the Year, Aircrewman Instructor of the Year (FRS / Weapons School), Senior Enlisted Maintenance Person of the Year, Junior Enlisted Maintenance Person of the Year.
Sponsored by MASSIF and The AWS1 James Buriak Foundation
May 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Coffee and Pastries Networking Social
0730 - 0900
Location: TEC 5 - 10
Sponsored by NHA
May 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Active Duty / Retired Flag Officers visit with Industry on Exhibit Floor
0930 - 1130
Location: TEC 5-10 & Pre-Function
May 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM
PERS-40
Enlisted Manpower brief for Front Offices (COs & XOs, DHs)
1045 - 1145
Location: Bordeaux, 2nd floor
May 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
PERS - 46
1045 - 1145
Location: TEC 11 - 13
May 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
HX-21 Update Brief
USNTPS Update Brief
1045 - 1145
Location: TEC 1-3
May 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Thursday Exhibit Hall Lunch
1130 - 1330
Location: Tec 5-10
What's Included: A choice of a Turkey and Swiss Sandwich, Italian Wrap, BLT Chicken Club, or Bahn Mi Sandwich (vegetarian), and includes Chips and Cookie
May 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Operational Year in Review
1230 - 1330
TEC 11 - 13
Sponsored by 2 Circle
May 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Major Command Panel
1345 - 1500
Location: TEC 11 - 13
Sponsored by Sikorsky
May 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Flag Panel
1515 - 1630
Location: TEC 5-10 & Pre-Function
Sponsored by Teledyne Flir
May 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
JOPA PRODEV Panel
1645 - 1745
Location: Bordeaux, 2nd floor
Sponsored by NHA
May 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"Beyond the Flight Line" Panel (Enlisted ProDev)
1645 - 1745
Location: TEC 1, 3
With guest speaker John Alvarez
May 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Active Duty / Retired Flag Officers visit with Industry on Exhibit Floor
1645 - 1745
Location: TEC 5-10 & Pre-Function
May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Winners must pick up all Opportunity Gift Baskets and Silent Auction items
1700 - 1800
Location: TEC 2 NHA Office
May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Banquet Dinner and Awards Presentation #5
You must purchase a ticket for this event (limited Tickets available)!
Flight Suits, Industry and Spouses welcome!
1800 - 1930
Location: TEC 11 - 13
What's Included: Wedge salad, Plated Dinner of BBQ beef brisket and chicken duo, with BBQ sauce and pineapple, cauliflower steak, roasted potatoes, and seasonal vegetables, rolls, butter, coffee and iced tea, with Red and White Wine.
Awards: Pilot of the Year, Aircrew of the Year (Deployed), Aircrew of the Year (Non-Deployed), RADM Tomaszeski Squadron Commanding Officer Leadership Award, Service to NHA Award, NHA Volunteer of the Year Award
Attire: Flight Suits and Business Casual
Sponsored by Sikorsky & GMR
May 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Flight Suit Social / Industry Reception / Soft Patch / Awards Presentation #6
(Spouses Welcome!)
1930 - 2130
Location: TEC 5 - 10 & Pre-Function
Awards: Soft Patch, Max Beep
Sponsored by RTX & Sikorsky
May 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
— May 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I - Bar at DET Harrah's
2130 - 2400
Location: TEC 4 Det Harrah's Resort
Sponsored by Sikorsky
May 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
— May 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Charity Golf Tournament: Check-In
0700 - 0730
Check-In at the Harrah's Bus Center - Next to Parking Garage
0730 - 0745
Buses leave for Twin Oaks San Marcos
May 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
— May 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Charity Golf Tournament
Shotgun Start: 0900
Location: Twin Oaks San Marcos (transportation included)
What's included: Golf Cart, Green Fees, Bucket of Balls, 2 Drink Tickets, Breakfast Burrito, Boxed Lunch, Swag, Prizes and a free Mulligan! LTM's get another free Mulligan and discounted tickets (Worth over $300+ Value!). Guests are welcome to register!
Proceeds go to the NHA Scholarship Fund, the Naval Helicopter Foundation and the NHA Historical Society.
*At least 50% of your team must be an NHA member to win
May 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
— May 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
PickleBELL and Beers
Bell and Selkirk Sponsored Pickleball Tournament
0900 - 1600
Location: Harrah's North Parking Lot
What's included: Single Admission, Bell and Selkirk Swag, Beer, Snacks, Prizes, Epic vibes with great people.
Please bring your own Pickleball Paddle!
May 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
— May 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Brunch, PERS and Mimosas
1030 - 1145
Location: TEC 1
What's included: Mimosas, Tea Sandwiches, and a unique chance to connect with other Spouses, PERS, get your questions answered, and gain valuable insights. Don’t miss out!
May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
— May 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
LFF (Last Flight FIesta)
1700 - 2000
Location: Harrah's Courtside
Enjoy Cigars from Crown City Cigars by the firepits with some wine from Hilltop Winery to end this year's symposium with a bang!
What's Included: Cigars available for purchase courtesy of Crown City Cigars, Unlimited Taco Truck, keg and drinks.