You are cordially invited to the Retirement Ceremony of Master Chief James M. Hernandez, who will be retiring from the United States Navy after over 31 years of loyal and honorable service. Please join both him and his family as they close this chapter of their life.
This page will serve as the official information hub for all details and updates regarding AVCM James M. Hernandez’s upcoming ceremony.
Date and Time:
Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Location:
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1)
47298 Tate Road, Hangar 305
NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670
Dress Code:
All Participants: Khakis and NSU.
All Other Guests: Military- Uniform of the Day / Civilian- Appropriate Attire
Base Access Information:
The retirement ceremony will be held on base at NAS Patuxent River, MD. For those who need base access, please RSVP ahead of time to ensure the required form gets submitted to get onto the approved guest list. Further instructions and the form will be provided on this page.
We look forward to celebrating AVCM James Hernandez’s distinguished career with you!