NAS JRB New Orleans, LA

HISTORY of NAS New Orleans

Naval Aviation first came to New Orleans in July 1941, when the Naval Air Reserve Air Base, located on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, was commissioned. Due to the Navy's need for Naval Aviators in the early part of World War 11, the station was re-designated a Naval Air Station in November, 1942, and assumed the role of a primary training base for student aviators.

After the end of hostilities, the station again changed its primary mission. In 1946, the training of selected Naval Air Reservists became the chief task.

In the summer of 1948, the idea of a Joint Reserve Air Training Center was conceived and the plans laid for the present facility located near Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Congressman F. Edward Hebert was the dominating figure behind the construction of the new Naval Air Station, which began in 1955.

It was not until the fall of 1957 that the first contingent of naval personnel was assigned workstations at the new field. In December 1957, the American flag was raised and the station rapidly prepared for resumption of operations. The first aircraft flew from the runways January 6, 1958, by the Naval Air Reserve squadrons. The installation was dedicated in April 1958 to Alvin Andrew Callender, a native of New Orleans who lost his life in World War I while flying with the Royal Flying Corps. Since that time, the station has been known to the public as Alvin Callender Field.

There have been many changes in squadrons, types of aircraft and tactical missions, but the basic mission of the Naval Air Station, supporting Reserve aviation units, has remained unchanged.

NAVAL AIR RESERVE UNITS

The Commanding Officer, NAS New Orleans, has under his command the non-tactical units which train Selected Naval Air Reserve pilots, naval flight officers, air crewmen and aviation maintenance personnel. The Commanding Officer, in his additional capacity of Local Area Coordinator for Air, provides coordination for the tactical squadrons operating here. These are high priority units; manned, equipped and trained to supplement the Fleet on short notice should the need arise.

TENANT UNITS

Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 204 400 Russell Ave. NAS, JRB NOLA New Orleans, LA 70143-5012 DSN: 678-3643 FAX: (504) 394-4316

Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 204 (VFA-204) is tasked with maintaining highly trained pilots for the FA-1 8 Hornet aircraft. Their primary mission is to maintain crisis response readiness and directly contribute to active air and surface units.

Patrol Squadron 94 (VP-94) 400 Russell Ave. NAS, JRB, NOLA New Orleans, LA 70143-5012 DSN: 678-3143 FAX: (504) 678-3786

Antisubmarine Patrol Squadron 94 (VP-94) is tasked with conducting flight and ground training in the event of mobilization to augment fleet antisubmarine forces. The P-3, a military adaptation of the Lockheed Electra, set eight world records during its evaluation tests.

VP-94 was the proud recipient of the Noel Davis Trophy and the Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award in 1988. The Noel Davis Trophy is presented to the Reserve Force Patrol Squadron who achieved the highest level of mobilization readiness.

926th Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserve 400 Russell Ave. NAS, JRB, NOLA New Orleans, LA 70143-5012 DSN: 678-3417 FAX: (504) 678-9608

The 926th Fighter Wing is a U.S. Air Force Reserve organization training for possible worldwide deployment. The 926th Fighter Wing comes under Air Combat Command.

The 926th flies the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the Air Force's only close-air support fighter aircraft. The A-10 is the first Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. Armed with a 30mm antitank cannon, it can carry a variety of other munitions. The aircraft can carry up to 16,000 pounds of additional ordnance on its 11 under-wing pylons. The plane has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and highly accurate weapons delivery.

159th Tactical Fighter Group, Louisiana Air National Guard (159th TFG, LAANG) 400 Russell Ave. NAS, JRB, NOLA New Orleans, LA 70143-5012 DSN: 391-8300 FAX: (504) 391-8651

The 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), the flying unit of the Louisiana Air National Guard's 159th (TFG), has a simple mission: to train aircrews to be combat ready.

The 159th TFG is honored to be the first unit in the Air National Guard to fly the F-15 Eagle since June 29, 1985. The primary function of the F-15 is to locate, intercept and shoot down enemy aircraft. The F-1 5 can strike from beyond visual range and is also noted as one of the most maneuverable dogfighters in the world.

Marine Air Group - 42 Detachment Charlie (MAG42 DET C) 400 Russell Ave. NAS JRB, NOLA New Orleans, LA 70143-5012 DSN: 678-3115 FAX: (504) 678-3127

Marine Air Group - 42, Detachment Charlie, Belle Chasse, coordinates supervises and supports the training of attached Selected Marine Corps Reserve units. This includes the Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 767 which operates the UH-1 N and the AH-LW. Their primary mission is to provide combat utility helicopter support, attack helicopter fire support, fire support coordination for aerial and ground forces during amphibious operations, and subsequent operations ashore.

Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans (CGAS NOLA) C/O NAS, JRB, NOLA 400 Russell Ave. New Orleans, LA 70143-5012 DSN: 678-6005 FAX: (504) 678-6035

The primary mission of the Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans is search and rescue coverage in the area from Apalachicola, Florida to the Texas/Louisiana border. Station aircraft and crews are on 24-hour call to assist persons or vessels in distress. In addition, the units HH-65A helicopters are periodically employed in maritime law enforcement missions, which includes survey flights in support of pollution control, national defense, and cooperative efforts with local and federal agencies.

NAME: NAS JRB New Orleans CITY: New Orleans STATE: LA ZIP: 70143-5012

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NAS JRB New Orleans: Installation
Installation Overview

Name : NAS JRB New Orleans	POC : Eric Pedersen
Address : PO Box 50, 400 Russell Ave.
City : NAS JRB New Orleans	State : LA	Zip : 70143-0050
Phone : 1-800-693-9155 #8	Fax : 1-504-678-3489
DSN Phone : 678-3417	DSN Fax : 678-3489
Email : epedersen@nbg.afres.af.mil
Web Address : http://www.nbg.afres.af.mil

Base Operator
DSN: 678-3011
(504) 678-3011

Major Units
926th Fighter Wing

Billeting/Quarters
DSN: 678-2264
504-678-2264

Mailing Address
400 Russell Avenue, PO Box 50
NAS JRB New Orleans, LA
70143-0050

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