Rotor Review Magazine
Rotor Review is NHA’s official quarterly publication, written by and for the naval helicopter community. Each issue delivers in-depth reporting, fleet updates, leadership insights, and historical perspectives—all through the lens of rotary-wing and tilt-rotor aviation.
Available in print and digital formats, Rotor Review keeps members connected to what’s happening across the force—on the flight line, in the classroom, and beyond
What You’ll Find Inside
In-depth features on tactics, operations, and maintenance best practices
Leadership perspectives and interviews with commanding officers
Technical articles on emerging rotorcraft technologies
Squadron profiles, veteran stories, and historical retrospectives
Coverage of NHA events, symposiums, and Fleet Fly-In highlights
Career-development guidance and transition‐assistance resources
Full-color print + interactive digital editions with clickable content
Stay Connected Through Every Issue
From major events to small-unit wins, Rotor Review captures what matters to the rotary-wing community—issue after issue. Each edition includes the latest updates from across the fleet and across the association
Advertise With Us
Executive, Gold, and Platinum corporate NHA members can advertise using full-page ads in each issue of Rotor Review!
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Explore the Digital Archive
Our searchable archive includes every issue of Rotor Review—from recent editions to legacy publications. Browse by topic, author, or date and enjoy bonus content like videos and clickable features.
Submission Policies
Submission Methods
All photo and article submissions for Rotor Review should be emailed to a Rotor Review Community Editor (see Editorial Team below), the Editor-in-Chief or the Managing Editor. You may also mail your package to:
Naval Helicopter AssociationATTN: Rotor Review
P.O. Box 180578
Coronado, CA 92178-0578
Editorial Team
- Editor-in-Chief
LT Samantha “Amber” Hein, USN
1samhein@gmail.com - Assistant Editor-in-Chief
LT Quinn “Charity” Stanley, USN
qrstanley@gmail.com - Managing Editor
Allyson “Clown” Darroch
rotorreview@navalhelicopterassn.org - Copy Editors
CDR John Ball, USN (Ret.) – helopapa71@gmail.com
CAPT John Driver, USN (Ret.) – jjdriver51@gmail.com
LT Becca Modiano, USN – rmodiano1@gmail.com - Aircrew Editor
AWR1 Navin Bhatia, USN – nivan514@gmail.com - Community Editors
- HSC – Vacant
- HSM – LT Abby Bohlin, USN (akguerra023@gmail.com)
LT Thomas Marryott, USN (tmarryott@gmail.com)
LT Christian Lavachek, USN (lavachekc@gmail.com) - HM – LT Eric Mott, USN (ejm29@pm.me)
- USMC – Maj. Nolan Vihlen (nolan.vihlen@gmail.com)
Maj. Michael Ayala (michael.ayala@usmc.mil) - USCG – LCDR Marco Tinari (marco.m.tinari@uscg.mil)
LTJG Eric Bertulaitis (eric.k.bertulaitis1@uscg.mil) - VRM – Vacant
- Technical Advisor
LCDR Chip Lancaster, USN (Ret.) – chipplug@hotmail.com
Acceptable Formats
Article Submissions
- Any current word-processing format (Word, Pages, Google Docs, etc.)
- Submit text and images as separate files (no embedded graphics)
- Include author name & image credits in the document
- We follow the Navy Style Guide for editing & formatting — download PDF here
Photo / Vector Images
- High-resolution files only (PNG, JPG, TIFF, SVG)
- Send images separately—do not embed in Word/PDF
Video Files
- All common video formats accepted (MP4, MOV, AVI, etc.)
Media Guidelines
- No classified or sensitive content.
- No depiction of unauthorized NATOPS maneuvers.
- All material must reflect good order, discipline and unity.
- Cite all sources and give credit to original authors/photographers.
- Your article must be approved by your CO prior to submission.
Editorial Policy
Rotor Review (ISSN: 1085-9683) is published quarterly by the Naval Helicopter Association, Inc. It exists to:
- Support the Association’s goals
- Provide a forum for discussion & information exchange
- Keep our membership informed of NHA activities
The NHA President and Executive Director guide the Editorial Board to ensure all content supports these objectives as our helicopter community grows. Articles should be of general interest to Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard; cover technical advances or historical anecdotes; and yes—humor is both acceptable and encouraged.
