Newly In Charge

Today Naval Air station of Meridian said goodbye to the longtime standing of 24 years, Captain Tracey Gendreau, USN. The former captain said his goodbyes today in a ceremony where he stepped down as captain of air wing one and handed the role to Captain Robert Lanane II, USN.

Captain Robert T. Lanane II

“ It felt great, it’s been more than twenty years since I’ve been back in Meridian, MS, I couldn’t be more excited. Although it was 20 years ago, I remember what it was like to be a student here. I can take a lot of those lessons learned and apply them. My effort is to enhance the quality of training and do it efficiently and safely.”

Captain Lanane earned his wings of gold on that same base 20 years ago in 2001 and is now the commander.