J. M. Charapich

Lieutenant Commander Charapich, U.S. Navy, is an EA-18G pilot currently serving as the operations officer at Electronic Attack Squadron 142, NAS Whidbey Island.

Articles by J. M. Charapich

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

Getting Past the Bonus: Five Ways to Retain Aviators

By Lieutenant Commander J. M. Charapich and Lieutenant R.A. DePaolis II, U.S. Navy

July 2018

Five ways the Navy can encourage junior and senior pilots and naval flight officers to remain a part of the profession of arms.

Aviation Boatswain's mate directs an EA-18G Growler, from the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 25, 201

Keep the Best Junior Aviators with the Retention Bonus

By Lieutenant Commander J. M. Charapich and Lieutenant R. A. DePaolis II, U.S. Navy

June 2018

Giving bonuses earlier will help ensure that the Navy still has the best junior aviators when it is time to screen for department heads.

J. M. Charapich

Articles by J. M. Charapich

Getting Past the Bonus: Five Ways to Retain Aviators

Keep the Best Junior Aviators with the Retention Bonus

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