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Utility Navigation

OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

Leadership

Director, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and Director, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps

Rear Admiral Nancy Hann

Rear Admiral Nancy Hann serves as the Director of NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps).

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Deputy Director for Operations, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and Deputy Director, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps

Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Chad Cary

Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Chad Cary serves as OMAO's Deputy Director for Operations and the Deputy Director of the NOAA Corps.

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Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration

Mr. Randy TeBeest

Mr. Randy TeBeest serves as OMAO's Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration.

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