In a recent communication from our ANA chairman, James L. Holloway
III, USN (Ret), to the board of directors, he noted that excellent
progress has been made in the recovery of the ANA. He concluded
further that now is the time for him to step down and turn over the
gavel to a new chairman, thus ensuring that there will be in place a
headquarters team that can provide uninterrupted leadership to the
ANA as the association enters a critical phase in the consolidation
and growth. Consequently, he announced his intention to retire from
the Chair and Board of ANA on 15 January 2008.
Recognizing Admiral Holloway's long and dedicated service to Naval
Aviation and the outstanding services he has rendered the new
ANA over the past year, the board of directors has reluctantly
accepted his retirement and will, as of January 16, 2008, designate
him Chairman Emeritus.
Effective the same date, to take up the chairman's gavel when
Admiral Holloway retires, the board has elected as new chairman
Admiral John Nathman, USN (Ret). Admiral Nathman has been a board
member since shortly after the inception of the new ANA and prior to
that had a long and distinguished career as a naval officer and
Naval Aviator. He is a fighter pilot, a former CO of a CVN,
Commander Naval Air Forces, VCNO and Fleet Forces Command. He has
the confidence of not only the ANA board of directors but also
Admiral Holloway, the executive staff and, most importantly, our
active Navy leadership.
The winter issue of Wings of Gold will address this change and both of these
distinguished gentlemen in more detail.
Robert F. Dunn
President
