Established in 1966 as the successor to the Navy’s Bureau of Naval Weapons, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is headquartered in Patuxent River, Md., with military and civilian personnel stationed at eight locations across the continental United States and one site overseas. Our Vision We advance naval aviation solutions with urgency to ensure warfighter dominance against current and future adversaries in defense of our nation. Our Mission We deliver timely, effective and sustainable naval aviation capabilities to ensure the warfighter’s mission success and safe return home. Our Values Together, we are dedicated to demonstrating the following core values in all we do. Commitment Steadfast service to the Warfighter, our Mission and our People. Integrity Doing the right thing – ethically, legally and professionally. Innovation Thinking critically and creatively. Continually learning, growing and improving. Agility Responding with flexibility and speed. Collaboration Engaging diverse talents, experiences and perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.