New Leadership Takes Helm of Air ASW Systems Program Office

Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Program Office (PMA-264) Capt. Gregory Hinkle relieved Capt. Dennis Lloyd in a change of command ceremony on May 30 among family, friends, and co-workers.

The ceremony was presided over by Brig. Gen. David Walsh, program executive officer, Air, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault, and Special Mission Programs (PEO (A)).

Sonobuoy testing on heavy lift helicopters expands capabilities

Recent successful testing of hand-launched deployments of sonobuoys from a CH-53E Super Stallion have expanded the capabilities of the aircraft, providing increased flexibility for the U.S. Navy to support Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) in the joint environment. Similar testing will soon do the same for the CH-53K King Stallion.

The successful deployments of sonobuoys from a heavy lift helicopter showcases the aircraft’s flexibility and the changing payloads the aircraft will take on as the CH-53K replaces the CH-53E in the fleet.

Sonobuoy team awarded for acquisition “competition excellence”

The Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program (PMA-264) was awarded the Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Award for Competition Excellence Acquisition Team of the Year in a ceremony held Jan. 10, 2024. Mr. Bill Fleming, PMA-264 production integrated program team lead (IPTL) accepted the award on behalf of the team.

The PMA-264 Future Production Sonobuoy Acquisition Team was recognized for their innovative approach and agility in revitalizing the sonobuoy industrial base via innovative contracting efforts.

Air Anti-Sub Warfare Systems Program Office welcomes new leadership

Capt. Dan Papp requested to go ashore for the last time in a retirement and change of command ceremony on June 2 surrounded by family, colleagues, and friends.

After three years as program manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program (PMA-264) and 27 years of dedicated service, Papp bid farewell to his colleagues and thanked his family with humble remarks as he welcomed new leadership, Capt. Dennis Lloyd.

Program for Air Anti-Sub Warfare Systems Welcomes New Commanding Officer

The Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Program (PMA-264) welcomed its newest commanding officer during a ceremony on the Second of July in Patuxent River, Md.

Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello, Program Executive Officer for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault & Special Mission Programs, served as guest speaker commending retiring Capt. Douglas Belvin for his leadership, and welcoming Capt. Daniel Papp to the team.