Our Former Vietnam POWs Tell Their Moving Experiences at the Vietnam POW Panel at Hook'23
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Hill Goodspeed, moderated the Vietnam POW Panel session, including former POWs Rod Knutson, Irv Williams, Jack Ensch, and Dave Everett

- Sep 4
Hook'23 Videos Now Available to Stream
Hook'23 videos are now available to stream in the members only Ready Room Forum


- May 2
The F-35C: Leading from the Front
by CAPT John Dailey, USN(Ret) Summer 2008 ...As the strategic ground continues to shift underfoot, all of the services and certainly the...


- Mar 31
CVW-5 — A 911 Air Wing by Tony Holmes
As the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier air wing, CVW-5 takes pride in being at the “tip of the sword” 365 days a year. Dubbed “a 911...


- Mar 4
Iraqi Hornets’ Nest: OIF II F/A-18 Operations from Al Asad
Pages from the Past: Taken from the Spring 2008 Hook by Tony Holmes


- Feb 1
A Crab in the Navy
Taken from the Winter 2007 Hook's Author's Collection. By Wing Commander Bob Crane, RAF(Ret).


- Nov 23, 2022
Watch 100 Years of U.S. Carriers Now!
This project was produced for you, the member, and those who share the same passion and enthusiasm for carrier aviation. We invite you to...


- Nov 14, 2022
Waving the Whale
In the A-3 Skywarrior RAG our LSO instructor was Max Otto. During FCLPs we practiced both MOVLAS [Manually Operated Visual Landing Aid...


- Sep 21, 2022
Hook'22 Keynotes Now Available
The dust has settled, and now Hook'22 Keynotes are now available directly through the Tailhook Ready Room Forum! Watch the Aviation Flag...


- Aug 14, 2022
1982 TOPGUN, NAS Miramar
With the release of “TOP GUN Maverick,” there is renewed attention on the famed Navy Fighter Weapons School. In 1982, The Hook featured...


- Aug 7, 2022
VADM Ramsey Remembered
VADM Ramsey Remembered


- Apr 7, 2022
Watch Episode 2 | Stories from the very 1st TOPGUN Commanding Officer
RADM Roger Box Graduated U. S. Naval Academy in June 1956. He graduated flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in February...


- Mar 24, 2022
Watch Episode 1 | Carrier Aviation Tales from Tailhook
Watch "Slammer" take us through some good old-fashioned Naval Aviation humor from Hook'21...


- Mar 1, 2022
HOOK'22 Registration is now open
Hook'22 Registration is open! Join us in Reno by clicking the registration buttons below! Hook'22 Shirts are now available at the Ship's...


- Jan 26, 2022
Legends of Naval Aviation
The Tailhook Association and Speed & Angels Productions present Legends of Carrier Aviation. These great men share their unique experiences


- Jan 19, 2022
HOOK'22 Room Reservations Are Now Available
Welcome to Hook'22, September 8-10. Nugget Casion, Reno NV. Celebrating the centenary of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers.


- Jan 11, 2022
Monthly spotlight from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
Updates from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) exclusive to Tailhook


- Jul 22, 2021
The Stuff of Legend
The Hook honored the passing of two legendary LSOs, CDR John “Bug” Roach and CAPT Robin Lindsey. Decades separated their time on the platfo


- Jun 29, 2021
Monthly Spotlight from CVN 70
A Tailhook Association exclusive update from CVN 70.


- May 27, 2021
Blue Angels 75th Anniversary
This year the Blue Angels celebrate their 75th anniversary. Just months before the famous demonstration squadron's establishment in April...
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