Naval Air Station Lemoore announced its upcoming Change of Command on Friday, May 12, at noon. During the ceremony, Capt. Shawn P. O’Connor will assume command from Capt. Douglas M. Peterson has stood steady at the helm since September 2019. Keep reading...
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla this week released a statement applauding the Air Force’s decision to provide the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard with F-15EX fighter aircraft. Keep reading...
Over 2,300 third graders from Kings County elementary schools got a first hand, up close view of Kings County agriculture during their annual Farm Day visit to the Kings Fairgrounds on Thursday morning, March 16. Keep reading...
The Department of the Navy has notified Lemoore area landowners within at least one mile of Naval Air Station Lemoore that after sampling groundwater at the local air station, Department of the Navy officials have discovered that it may have released chemicals referred to as Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Keep reading...
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Lemoore Naval Air Station’s VFA-86 “Sidewinders” welcomed a new commanding officer during an airborne change of command ceremony held on Saturday, October 1, on board the USS George H.W. Bush. Keep reading...
Naval Air Station Lemoore Mark Tedrow, a Navy commander, on Thursday, Sept. 15, relieved Commander Kristen Hansen as the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-25 during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Air Station Lemoore. Keep reading...
NAS Lemoore commander, Adam “Snapper” Bean, on Aug. 4, the VFA-192 Golden Dragons leader, and a native of Hillsboro, Oregon, was relieved recently by Commander Robert “Vicky” Prince of Fairport, NY. Keep reading...
While no decisions have been made, a press release from Naval Air Station Lemoore stated that the local air station could be the home to National Guard and Air Force squadrons. The National Guard Bureau (NGB) and the Department of the Air Force are both preparing Environmental Impact Statements that could lead to the local navy base housing Air Force and National Guard jets. Keep reading...
Naval Air Station Lemoore held what appeared to be a modest 60th birthday celebration on Friday (July 1) at the military installation’s Tailhook Tavern. The celebration was delayed a year due to COVID-19. Keep reading...
Naval Air Station Lemoore officials announced a major anniversary this month. The air station, a staple of Valley and Lemoore life, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The base will mark the occasion with a celebration on July 1 at 1 p.m. on the base. Keep reading...
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