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SOE Key:
Orange- Flight Suit Focused
Pink- Spouses Focused
Blue- Pre-Purchase Required
Green- Everyone Welcome!
*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
May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
— May 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Aviator Happy Hour
1900 - 2000
Location: TEC 3
May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
— May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Trustee Happy Hour
1900 - 2000
Location: Boardroom
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
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
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
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 10:20 PM
Awards Presentation #1
1000 - 1030
Location: TEC 11 - 13
Awards Presented: Best Scribe Award, Service to NHA Award, Mark Starr Pioneer Award, Dorothy Flatley Award, Scholarship Fund Thank You.
May 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
— May 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Rotary Force Update to Industry
(Flag Officers / Industry Leadership / CDREs and CDRs)
1030 - 1130
Location: Bordeaux, 2nd Floor
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: TEC 1, 3
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"
Speaker to be Confirmed
1230 - 1330
Location: TEC 11 - 13
May 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Captains of Industry Panel
1345 - 1500
Location: TEC 11 - 13
May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Awards Presentation #2
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 Drinks
1530 - 1630
Location: Gallery 2, 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
May 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Aircrew Panel: HSM Community
1645 - 1745
Location: TEC 1, 3
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
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 4:30 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
HX-21 Update Brief
1630 - 1730
Location: Gallery 2, 2nd Floor
May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
— May 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Members Reunion 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.
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
May 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
MC Rick Shoaf's Memorial 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
MC 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: CNAL Enlisted Aircrewman of the year, Aircrewman of the Year, Rescue Swimmer of the Year, Aircrewman Instructor of the Year (FRS / Weapons School), Senior Enlisted Maintenance Person of the Year (E-5 or Junior), Golden Crew Chief Award.
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:
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 11:30 AM
— May 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Thursday Exhibit Hall Lunch
1130 - 1330
Location: Tec 5-10
What's Included: Sandwich Wrap, Chips and Fruit Cup
May 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Operational Year in Review
1230 - 1330
TEC 11 - 13
May 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
O6 Leadership Panel (CDRE, CAG, CVN CO, Amphib CO)
HSMWP, HSMWL, HSCWP, HSCWL & VRM
1345 - 1500
Location: TEC 11 - 13
May 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Flag Panel
1515 - 1630
Location: TEC 5-10 & Pre-Function
May 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Active Duty / Retired Flag Officers Tour Exhibit Space
1645 - 1745
Location: TEC 5 - 10 and Pre-function
May 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
JOPA PRODEV Panel
1645 - 1745
Location: Bordeaux, 2nd floor
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
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
Flight Suit Social Banquet Dinner and Awards Presentation #5
(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, BBQ 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, NHA Volunteer of the Year, Lifelong Service to NHA Award.
May 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
— May 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Flight Suit Social / Industry Reception / Soft Patch / Awards Presentation #5
(Spouses Welcome!)
1930 - 2130
Location: TEC 5 - 10 & Pre-Function
Award: Soft Patch, Max Beep
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
May 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
— May 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Charity Golf Tournament: Check-In
0700 - 0730
Check-In in the Lobby at Harrahs
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
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, and a free Mulligan! LTM's get another free Mulligan and discounted tickets. Guests are welcome to register!
*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 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.
May 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
— May 15, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Brunch, PERS and Mimosas
1030 - 1145
Location: TEC 1
What's included: Mimosas, Tea Sandwhiches, 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
Skids, Swirls & Stogies
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!