Uncrewed Systems Operations Center 2024 Accomplishments
A look back at some of the top accomplishments in NOAA's uncrewed systems work in 2024.

A look back at some of the top accomplishments in NOAA's uncrewed systems work in 2024.
NOAA deployed one of its two Lockheed WP-3D Orion "hurricane hunter" aircraft (N42RF) to Shannon, Ireland, on Jan. 16 to measure ocean-surface winds in winter storms over the North Atlantic.
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 Lt. Cmdr. Dustin Picard.
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold two hiring events in January in San Diego, California to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships.
With nearly 500 people who operate and use NOAA’s fleet of 15 research ships, keeping the people on them healthy and safe is an important component. This is why we rely on our partners in the U.S. Public Health Service for their experts and expertise.
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations is taking several steps towards achieving more energy efficient platforms and reducing greenhouse gas pollution for its ship fleet by 2050.
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.
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.