U.S. Senate confirms Rear Adm. Chad Cary as NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps & OMAO leader.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Rear Adm. Chad Cary as the leader of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commissioned Officer Corps and the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). Cary, with over two decades of experience at NOAA, will oversee a fleet of 15 research and survey ships and 10 specialized aircraft, including NOAA's hurricane hunters. His appointment aims to advance the agency's mission of science, service, and stewardship.

August 02, 2024
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