Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# The Retirees Association

Connecting Retirees from TRW and Northrop Grumman

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://tra-spacepark.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Items of Interest Blog](https://tra-spacepark.org/items-of-interest-blog/)
- [Video of Carol Erikson’s Digital Transformation Program Overview Now Available](https://tra-spacepark.org/video-of-carol-eriksons-digital-transformation-program-overview-now-available-2/) - A video of Carol Erikson's March 7, 2024, overview of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector's Digital Transformation Program initiatives has now been posted on the TRA website. On March 7th, Carol presented an overview of the Digital Transformation Program initiatives across the company’s Space Systems Sector. During her presentation, Carol identified how these initiatives can
- [Video of Melinda Gann’s “The Things No one Ever Tells you About Medicare” Presentation Now Available](https://tra-spacepark.org/video-of-melinda-ganns-the-things-no-one-ever-tells-you-about-medicare-presentation-now-available-2/)
- ["Financial Planning 101" Presentation Video Now Available](https://tra-spacepark.org/financial-planning-101-presentation-video-now-available/)
- [Digital Transformation Program Overview with Carol Erikson](https://tra-spacepark.org/digital-transformation-program-overview-with-carol-erikson/) - ==>NOTE: The date for this presentation has been changed to Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9:30 AM. TRA arranged for a Zoom virtual event with Carol Erikson, Vice President of Digital Transformation for Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9:30 AM. In her role, Carol is responsible for leading Digital
- [Things No One Ever Tells You About Medicare](https://tra-spacepark.org/things-no-one-ever-tells-you-about-medicare/) - UPDATED 9/9/25: LINK to presentation charts discussion during the event. Speaker: Melinda Gann Independent Insurance Agent HIR INSURANCE AGENCY REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Melinda will give a Medicare Overview. She will also cover changes to expect in the upcoming year (in general terms, not specific insurance companies). We encourage you to submit questions in
- [A Tribute to a Northrop Grumman Legend:  Frank Fendell](https://tra-spacepark.org/a-tribute-to-a-northrop-grumman-legend/) - Frank Fendell spent his final days doing the work he loved most: solving unsolvable problems. Known as a “mathmagician” and engineering research legend, Frank worked across multiple sectors at Northrop Grumman for a remarkable 59 years. He battled chronic lymphocytic leukemia since 2022. So passionate about his role supporting Northrop Grumman’s mission to protect our
- [Stuart Linsky To Lead NGAS Engineering and Global Product Development](https://tra-spacepark.org/stuart-linsky-to-lead-ngas-engineering-and-global-product-development/) - MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has named Stuart Linsky vice president, engineering and global product development of its Aerospace Systems sector. Linsky succeeds Peggy Nelson who will be retiring this summer. A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://media.globenewswire.com/noc/mediagallery.html?pkgid=33471. In his new role, Linsky will lead a sector-wide effort
- [Robinson Helicopter Company Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/robinson-helicopter-company-tour/) - Curious about what's going on at Robinson Helicopter in Torrance? Join the tour that runs every Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. For more information, see: http://www.robinsonheli.com/rhc_factory_tours.html
- [San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Decommissioning Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/64/) - Interested in learning more about San Onofre and the decommissioning process? Come take a walking tour of the plant and see for yourself. Dates: See SONGS website Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Where: Meet in south-end of Parking Lot 4 located off Old Highway 101 Tour Details: Tour is 1.5 miles long and includes
- [Annual TRA Membership Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/annual-tra-membership-meeting/) - TRA’s big Annual Summer Reunion is set for Thursday, August 20, 2015, 11 am to 3 pm, at the Proud Bird Restaurant near the Los Angeles Airport. We will be feasting on the Proud Bird’s scrumptious buffet, pasta bar, carving station, and dessert nook. We hope to give this gathering the same atmosphere as we
- [Be An Industry Advisor for Cal State LA Engineering Senior Project](https://tra-spacepark.org/be-an-industry-advisor-for-cal-state-la-engineering-senior-project/) - CSULA Senior Design Program Supported by TRA and Northrop Volunteers The College of Engineering at California State University, Los Angeles, conducts a Professional Practice Program that partners industry with students. The capstone course, referred to as Senior Design, is an academic year-long course with an aim to enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation
- [TRW Archives Team](https://tra-spacepark.org/trw-archives-team/) - New Photographic History of TRW Completed Helpers Needed For Future Projects The TRA Archives team has completed a great photographic history of TRW-Northrop Grumman from 1953 to 2009. The contents in this CD were selected by Bob Doll and Jack Williams from the thousands of records in the TRA archives, but the material in these
- [An Aerospace Career Retrospective by Norman Lipner](https://tra-spacepark.org/an-aerospace-career-retrospective-by-norman-lipner/) - Norman Lipner started his aerospace career at STL in 1963. Read about his life through STL, TRW, and finally Northrop Grumman.
- [NGAS Announces Organizational Realignment](https://tra-spacepark.org/ngas-announces-organizational-realignment/) - REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Aug. 6, 2015 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced an organizational realignment to improve performance and drive profitable growth across the company's Aerospace Systems portfolio. Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://media.globenewswire.com/noc/mediagallery.html?pkgid=35000 Chris Hernandez has been appointed vice president of the newly formed research, technology and advanced design organization. In
- [Letter from Sheri Elsworth](https://tra-spacepark.org/letter-from-sheri-elsworth/) - TRA received a very touching letter from Sheri Elsworth, daughter of Frieda L. Schuler, a former TRW employee. See the letter here.
- [NGIS Appoints Kenneth Robinson Vice President, Operations, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division](https://tra-spacepark.org/ngis-appoints-kenneth-robinson-vice-president-operations-intelligence-surveillance-and-reconnaissance-division/) - NG announced it has appointed Kenneth Robinson, vice president, operations, for its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) division within the company's Information Systems sector, effective immediately. Robinson will report to Linnie Haynesworth, vice president and general manager, ISR division, and will have executive responsibility for the coordination, execution and optimization of internal operations and resources to
- [2015 Holiday Party--Delete](https://tra-spacepark.org/2015-holiday-party/) - TRA’s Big Holiday Party! Don’t Miss It! Friday, December 4, 2015 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Reservation Deadline — Nov. 20, 2015 WHERE: Ports O’ Call Restaurant, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro THE ROOMS: The party will be in the beautiful upstairs rooms at the restaurant — the Breakwater Room with its great view
- [Hardness & Survivability - A Pictorial History](https://tra-spacepark.org/hardness-survivability-a-pictorial-history/) - Anyone who has worked a space program has probably worked with a Hardness & Survivability team. Mal Kong has compiled a pictorial history of the H&S organization. To see the file, click here.
- [Northrop Grumman Announces New $4 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization](https://tra-spacepark.org/northrop-grumman-announces-new-4-billion-share-repurchase-authorization/) - FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today that its board of directors has authorized an additional $4 billion for the repurchase of the company's common stock. Share repurchases will take place from time to time, subject to market conditions and management's discretion, in the open market or
- [NGC Announces Reorganization--October 2015](https://tra-spacepark.org/ngc-announces-reorganization-october-2015/) - FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 14, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today structural changes that better align its business with the evolving needs of the company's customers and enhance innovation across the company. The changes include the streamlining of business sectors from four to three. Two new sectors will be created by
- [US Air Force Awards Long-Range Strike Bomber to Northrop Grumman](https://tra-spacepark.org/us-air-force-awards-long-range-strike-bomber-to-northrop-grumman/) - Northrop Grumman recommends writing to your legislators to encourage a timely pursuit of the LRS-B. Click here to go to the site to make your voice heard. The U.S. Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) to deliver the nation's new Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B). This selection continues the company's 35-year partnership with the
- [A Tutorial on Nuclear Hardness](https://tra-spacepark.org/826-2/) - The attached unclassified article, Nuclear Hardness for System Survivability, has been reprinted from the TRW/DSSG Quest magazine of Autumn 1981. Permission to do so was obtained from the authors and Northrop Grumman recently. This article is a classic tutorial on nuclear effects and hardening and may be of interest to many for years to come. In
- [Two Northrop Grumman Programs Win Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards](https://tra-spacepark.org/two-northrop-grumman-programs-win-aviation-week-program-excellence-awards/) - Protected Satellite Communications and UCAS-D recognized as top-performers in the aerospace and defense industry Two Northrop Grumman programs received Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards this year for exemplifying strong performance while also incorporating innovative solutions and practices to provide value to customers. Protected Satellite Communications Payloads Orbital Operations won in the category of Sub-System Sustainment
- [Darryl Fraser Announces Plan to Retire](https://tra-spacepark.org/darryl-fraser-announces-plan-to-retire/) - Darryl Fraser, corporate vice president, Communications, has announced his intention to retire. The board of directors has elected Lisa Davis corporate vice president, Communications, effective Feb. 29, 2016. In this new role, Lisa will be responsible for the company’s overall communications strategy and execution, including media relations, employee communications, advertising, executive communications and branding/corporate image.
- [Bill Harper and Phil Wyels Airplane Restoration Project](https://tra-spacepark.org/bill-harper-and-phil-wyels-airplane-restoration-project/) - Travel Air Airplane Restoration Project By Bill Harper Way back in 1995 when my long-time TRW work associate, former boss and friend, Phil Wyels and I completed the restoration of my 1964 Piper Twin Comanche we decided that restoring old airplanes was a mutually satisfying activity to pursue. Phil had retired from TRW several years
- [NG Reorganization Creates Mission Systems Sector](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-reorganization-creates-mission-systems-sector/) - Reprinted from Virginia Business. See original article at: http://www.virginiabusiness.com/news/article/northrop-grumman-announces-business-reorganization Northrop Grumman Corp. announced plans this week to streamline its operations and also appointed a chief operating officer. The company is combining its four business units into three, effective Jan. 1. As part of the plan, Gloria Flach will become the company’s chief operating officer of the
- [NG Recreation Club](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-recreation-club/) - We have confirmed that the Northrop Grumman Recreation Clubs welcome retirees as associate members of these clubs. So, get off the couch and get involved! For a complete list of clubs, click here.
- [New Northrop Grumman Videos](https://tra-spacepark.org/new-northrop-grumman-videos/) - To go to the NG Corporate page and see some of the recently produced videos about what working at NG means. To see videos, click here.
- [GAO Upholds LRS-B Award to Northrop Grumman](https://tra-spacepark.org/gao-upholds-lrs-b-award-to-northrop-grumman/) - The General Accounting Office has denied the Boeing protest of the LRS-B contract award. In a released statement, NG stated: "Northrop Grumman is pleased that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied Boeing's protest and reaffirmed the Air Force's decision to award Northrop Grumman the Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) contract. This confirms that the
- [Gabe Watson Rejoining Engineering & Global Product Development Organization](https://tra-spacepark.org/gabe-watson-rejoining-engineering-global-product-development-organization/) - Gabe Watson will rejoin the Engineering and Global Product Development (E&GPD) team to increase performance on current programs and new business captures as vice president of the newly formed Mission Systems Engineering and Integration group, reporting to Stuart Linsky, sector vice president, E&GPD. Gabe’s Sensing Systems portfolio will be assumed by Bob Mehltretter, vice president,
- [Northrop Grumman's Thomas E. Vice Recognized by USC Viterbi School of Engineering with Management Award](https://tra-spacepark.org/northrop-grummans-thomas-e-vice-recognized-by-usc-viterbi-school-of-engineering-with-management-award/) - LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Thomas E. Vice, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, has received the 2016 Daniel J. Epstein Engineering Management Award from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://media.globenewswire.com/noc/mediagallery.html?pkgid=39981 The
- [US Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman GPS III Space Vehicle Alternatives Program Study Contract](https://tra-spacepark.org/us-air-force-awards-northrop-grumman-gps-iii-space-vehicle-alternatives-program-study-contract/) - The Air Force's 26-month contract aims to improve GPS resiliency and affordability 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a 26-month study contract based on the company's innovative proposal for the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) III program. This award follows the Air Force's request for proposals
- [JWST Mirrors Mounting on Telescope Backplane Complete](https://tra-spacepark.org/jwst-mirrors-mounting-on-telescope-backplane-complete/) - The JWST Mirrors have been mounted on the backplane and the secondary mirror deployed. This work was just completed in NASA's JWST clean room at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. In our high bays at Space Park, the full-scale engineering model of the sunshield has been fully deployed and the spacecraft assembly is
- [Photos From the Spring Fling Now Posted](https://tra-spacepark.org/photos-rrom-the-spring-fling-now-posted/) - Photos from the Spring Fling are now posted! The event was held on April 14 at the Ports 'O Call restaurant in San Pedro.Thanks to Marcy Morrison and her team of volunteers for making it such a success, and to Mary Holcomb, who is the official event photographer for the TRA! If you were one
- [Memories of Advanced EHF](https://tra-spacepark.org/1173-2/) - Mal Kong has documented his reminiscence about his years building the world’s most advanced communication satellite, Advanced EHF. To see the results, click here. If you have stories or photos that you would like to share, you can post them in the Member Forums, or send them to the TRA and we'll post them for you
- [Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Viking 1 Landing on Mars](https://tra-spacepark.org/celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-viking-1-landing-on-mars/) - June 19th Viking I entered orbit around Mars , and July 20 celebrates ‘40 Years On Mars’ for the Viking I. Those events were followed by Viking Orbiter II insertion on Aug. 7, and another successful landing on September 9 of Viking II. Viking was a collaborative effort between many NASA Centers and Contractors, led by the
- [Viking Mars Missions Education and Preservation Project (VMMEPP)](https://tra-spacepark.org/viking-mars-missions-education-and-preservation-project-vmmepp/) - The VMMEPP Mission is to preserve the history, artifacts, original documents, and data from the Viking Missions, to inspire current and future leaders and thinkers, and to instill collaboration and equity into missions of tomorrow. Viking was a collaborative effort between many NASA Centers and Contractors, led by the Langley Viking Project Office and Martin Marietta,
- [Air Force, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Celebrate 100 Years of Flying Protected Satellite Communications](https://tra-spacepark.org/air-force-lockheed-martin-and-northrop-grumman-celebrate-100-years-of-flying-protected-satellite-communications/) - Milstar and the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) system cumulatively achieve 100 years on orbit COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to transmitting sensitive information in highly contested areas, the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) system and Milstar satellites are proving their value, achieving 100 years of combined successful operations. Designed
- [Candidates for TRA 2019 Officers and Directors-at-Large](https://tra-spacepark.org/candidates-for-tra-2019-officers-and-directors-at-large/) - President: Dena Bouskos Dena retired from Aerospace Systems Sector in 2011 after almost 38 years of service. During her career in Human Resources she held a number of senior HR positions in various organizations across the Sector. She became familiar with TRA when it reported to her for 5 years while she was the Director
- [Aerospace Systems Leadership Changes--Tim Frei Named Sector Vice President of Global Strategy and Mission Solutions](https://tra-spacepark.org/aerospace-systems-leadership-changes/) - Global Strategy and Mission Solutions leadership alignment driven by growth and opportunity As we continue to address the dynamic opportunities ahead for Aerospace Systems, I am pleased to announce the following sector leadership changes, effective immediately. Tim Frei will assume the role of sector vice president of Global Strategy and Mission Solutions, replacing Mary Petryszyn
- [Air Force Unveils Name of B-21 Bomber at AFA Conference](https://tra-spacepark.org/air-force-unveils-name-of-b-21-bomber-at-afa-conference/) - Meet the B-21 Raider Air Force Unveils Name of B-21 Bomber at AFA Conference Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James unveiled the name of the B-21 bomber today. The B-21 Raider represents the historic role it will play for the U.S. Air Force and national security for the next 50 years. Assisting Secretary James on
- [The Aero Club of So Cal Announces Wes Bush is 38th Recipient of the Howard Hughes Memorial Award](https://tra-spacepark.org/the-aero-club-of-so-cal-announces-wes-bush-is-38th-recipient-of-the-howard-hughes-memorial-award/) - The Aero Club of Southern California cordially invites you to attend a reception and dinner honoring the 38th recipient of the Howard Hughes Memorial Award Wes Bush Wednesday evening, February l, 2017 6 PM Cocktails · 7 PM Dinner Jonathan Club Downtown Business Attire - Jacket, Tie Required Wes Bush, chairman, CEO and president of Northrop Grumman Corporation,
- [Northrop Grumman Submits Proposal for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program](https://tra-spacepark.org/northrop-grumman-submits-proposal-for-ground-based-strategic-deterrent-program/) - REDONDO BEACH, Ca. – Oct. 17, 2016 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) submitted a proposal to the United States Air Force to modernize the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM) with the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. GBSD will replace the existing ICBM missile system, including the weapon systems command and control; flight, launch
- [Thank You for Purchasing Your Tickets to the 2016 TRA Holiday Party!](https://tra-spacepark.org/thank-you-for-purchasing-your-tickets-to-the-2016-tra-holiday-party/) - We look forward to seeing you at the event! To see who else has registered, click here,
- [See Who is Attending the 2016 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/see-who-is-attending-the-2016-tra-holiday-party/) - Join the following colleagues as we celebrate the Holidays! Note: This list will be updated periodically, but is not a real-time list Sherry Adame Robert and Jane Africano Darrell Ausherman Brian and Edie Beckham Dena Bouskos Lynn Brifgman Bernard Bronstein Craig and Joanne Carter Mary Ann Chory and John Kelley Charles Clendening Shirlene Conklin Karen
- [NG Wins Contract to Build Beam Control System for New Airborne Laser Weapons](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-wins-contract-to-build-beam-control-system-for-new-airborne-laser-weapons/) - Laser development has progressed to the point that the U.S. Military is once again investing in airborne high powered laser systems. This time, however, unlike NG's last Airborne Laser system, these systems would be on smaller jet fighters. Northrop Grumman was recently awarded a $39 million contract to build the beam control system for a
- [NG Receives Program Excellence Award from Aviation Week for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-receives-program-excellence-award-from-aviation-week-for-nasas-james-webb-space-telescope/) - NG has received yet another Program Excellence Award from Aviation Week for leading the industry team building the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory. Unlike the Hubble, which is primarily an optical telescope, the JWST will observe in the infrared bands, and will need to orbit in at a point that's about 1
- [Looking Ahead to 2017](https://tra-spacepark.org/looking-ahead-to-2017/) - By Mary Ann Chory It is a privilege to have been elected to serve as TRA president for the next term. On behalf of all of our 2000+ members, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to our outgoing officers for their efforts and leadership: Dena Bouskos, Jack Trost, Jay Seidman, Bob Doll and
- [About the TRW/NG Facebook Closed Group](https://tra-spacepark.org/about-the-trwng-facebook-closed-group/) - Below are some tips on how to become part of the TRW/NG Facebook closed group. “Closed” means that it is an approved member only group, and postings are seen only by members of the group. This group is a social media forum meant for conversations to support social connection primarily among people who were legacy
- [Tom Vice Announces Retirement; Janis Pamiljans to Lead NGAS](https://tra-spacepark.org/tom-vice-announces-retirement-janis-pamiljans-to-lead-ngas/) - Tom Vice, who has lead the Aerospace Sector for Northrop Grumman, has announced his plan to retire. The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has elected Janis G. Pamiljans corporate vice president and president of Aerospace Systems, effective April 1, 2017. He will report to Wes Bush, the company's chairman, chief executive
- [2016 Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards Recognize Global Hawk and JWST](https://tra-spacepark.org/2016-aviation-week-program-excellence-awards-recognize-global-hawk-and-jwst/) - Northrop Grumman received a Program Excellence award from Aviation Week for leading the industry team building NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The award honors program teams for exemplifying the best in value creation, leadership, adapting to complexity and executing with excellence, as evidenced by metrics that gauge program goals. The Global Hawk team was also
- [Torrrance Airport Assoc Needs Volunteers for a STEM Event](https://tra-spacepark.org/torrrance-airport-assoc-needs-volunteers-for-a-stem-event/) - The Torrance Airport Association needs volunteers to help with the Torrance Airport STEM Event on 4/28/2017 TAA will hold a day-long activity for about 125 Torrance school students on Friday, 4/28, at the Torrance Airport. They will study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics related to aviation and space technology. Special classes will be presented
- [Volunteer for the 2017 Wings of Freedom Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/1774-2/) - The Torrance Airport Association needs volunteers to support the Collings Foundation Visit. To learn more about volunteer needs, or to volunteer, click here. The Foundation is a non-profit organization with a goal to preserve history with transportation-related events. The "Wings of Freedom Tour" features restored B-24 and B-17 bombers and a P-51C Mustang fighter. For
- [Give Back--Volunteer to Tutor Under-Resourced Students](https://tra-spacepark.org/give-back-volunteer-to-tutor-under-resourced-students/) - Bring Your Industry Experience to Under-Resourced Students! http://encorps.org/ As Northrop Grumman retirees, you are skilled in finding innovative solutions to propel society forward. Please join us in providing more than 20,000 students with unique, industry-based mentorship to enhance their economic and professional opportunities. EnCorps STEM Teachers trains and supports retired STEM experts as they give
- ["America's Secret Space Heroes" on the Smithsonian Channel](https://tra-spacepark.org/americas-secret-space-heroes-on-the-smithsonian-channel/) - --by Jerry Elverun I did extensive interviews with Arrow Media as part of the Episode 2. about the LUNAR MODULE for Apollo. I have not yet gotten my copy of the production, but I am assuming it includes significant parts of my interview. Therefore, I thought you might like a “heads up” about this presentation..
- [Government Improperly Required NG to Treat Post-Retirement Benefits as Unallowable Costs](https://tra-spacepark.org/government-improperly-required-ng-to-treat-post-retirement-benefits-as-unallowable-costs/) - FALLS CHURCH, Va. –July 21, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) issued the following statement in response to a July 13 decision by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) finding that the government improperly required Northrop Grumman Corporation to treat $253 million of its post-retirement benefit (PRB) costs as unallowable for government
- [NG Wins Risk-Reduction Contract for ICBM Replacement](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-wins-risk-reduction-contract-for-icbm-replacement/) - The U.S. Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) as one of two companies to mature designs for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, the nation’s next Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. As a precursor to a contract that could ultimately be worth about $62 billion, Boeing and Northrop Grumman Air Force
- [Sunshield Layers Fully Integrated on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope](https://tra-spacepark.org/sunshield-layers-fully-integrated-on-nasas-james-webb-space-telescope/) - The five sunshield layers responsible for protecting the optics and instruments of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope are now fully installed. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), which designed the Webb telescope’s optics, spacecraft bus, and sunshield for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, integrated the final flight layers into the sunshield subsystem. For more information, go
- [Bringing Protected Satellite Communications to the Tactical User: Industry Team Successfully Tests Low Cost Terminal with On-Orbit AEHF Satellite](https://tra-spacepark.org/bringing-protected-satellite-communications-to-the-tactical-user-industry-team-successfully-tests-low-cost-terminal-with-on-orbit-aehf-satellite/) - Northrop Grumman is the world-leader in protected satcom, having built the payloads for the Milstar I and AEHF satellites. These satellites provide protect, jam resistant, low probability intercept/detect communications to both strategic and tactical military users through the use of advanced waveforms and sophisticated algorithms. The result is a highly sophisticated which can restrict the
- [2018 TRA Officers and Directors-at-Large Electronic Ballot](https://tra-spacepark.org/2018-tra-officers-and-directors-at-large-electronic-ballot/) - Voting for your 2018 TRA Officers and Directors-at-Large is now closed! We will compile the on-line votes with the email and mail-in submissions and announce the 2018 Board of Directors shortly. Each summer the TRA Board nominates its Officers and Directors-at-Large for the coming year. These names are then submitted to the members to ratify
- [2018 TRA Board-of-Officers & Directors Ballot](https://tra-spacepark.org/2018-tra-board-of-officers-directors-ballot/)
- [Candidates for TRA 2018 Officers and Directors-at-Large](https://tra-spacepark.org/candidates-for-tra-2018-officers-and-directors-at-large-2/) - President: MARY ANN CHORY Mary Ann retired from NG in 2013 with 33 years of service. She joined TRW in 1981 after working three years at TASC. Mary Ann received an M.A. from University of Minnesota, an M.A. in Teaching from University of Chicago and a B.A. from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN (all
- [Northrop Grumman to Acquire Orbital ATK](https://tra-spacepark.org/northrop-grumman-to-acquire-orbital-atk/) - Northrop Grumman has announced intent to acquire Orbital ATK for $9.2B in cash and debt. Orbital ATK is a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies. The company designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation systems for customers around the world, both as a prime contractor and merchant supplier. Its main products include launch
- [2017 Holiday Party Attendees](https://tra-spacepark.org/2017-holiday-party-attendees/) - [xyz-ips snippet="2017-Holiday-Party-Attendees"] Mail-in Reservations: (not so real-time, so please be patient) Sally Abling Sherry A Adame Robert C Africano Shelita C Allen Darrell R. Ausherman Michael E Balale Brian S Beckham and Edie Beckham Dena B Bouskos Lynn R Bridgman and Esther Bridgman Bernard Bronstein and Susan Bronstein Karen E Czerwinski Arnold E. Devine and
- [2017 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/2017-tra-holiday-party/) - The TRA celebrated the Holidays on December 1 at the Ports 'O Call Restaurant in San Pedro. Be sure to browse through both pages using the scroll at the end of this page.
- [Sign Up for the JWST High Bay Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/sign-up-for-the-jwst-high-bay-tour/) - Sign Up for JWST Tour #2 TRA is pleased to announce signups are available for our second James Web Space Telescope (JWST) tour scheduled for April 5, 2018 at 11 AM, at the Space Park facility in Redondo Beach, CA. This free event is for TRA members and guests who are U.S. citizens. Note that
- [Jeff Grant to Retire; John Daegele Promoted to NG Space Systems VP & General Manager](https://tra-spacepark.org/jeff-grant-to-retire-john-daegele-promoted-to-ng-space-systems-vp-general-manager/) - Jeff Grant, who has lead the Space Systems portion of the Northrop Grumman Aerospace Sector since 2011, intends to retire, and John Daegele has been named his replacement. alt : http://tra-spacepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Daegele.pdf
- [2018 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/2018-summer-reunion/) - About 100 of your fellow retirees got together for our annual reunion on July 8 at the Southend Raquet and Health Club. The closure and renovation of the Proud Bird, and now the closure of the Ports O’Call restaurant, eliminated two of our favorite gathering spots. Fortunately, our events committee, led by Marcy Morrison, identified new
- [Daisy Smith second week of retirement](https://tra-spacepark.org/3839-2/) - Daisy Smith October 15 Well... this is my second week of retirement after 33 years at TRW/Northrop and it feel like I'm on vacation. When will it sink in? 31 Comments 51Rick Fields, James Wehner and 49 others Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry Comment Comments View 29 more comments Denise Patton-Johnson Congratulations Manage LikeShow
- [NASA InSight Lands on Mars with NG Technologies](https://tra-spacepark.org/3846-2/) - Northrop Grumman Corporation Six months after launch, NASA’s newest Mars explorer, InSight, made its dramatic entrance to the red planet on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at 2:52 p.m. EST. InSight, short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, will help answer key questions about the early formation of rocky planets in our solar
- [Carolyn Hoefer Fire Relief Fund](https://tra-spacepark.org/carolyn-hoefer-fire-relief-fund/) - Clayton Kau shared a link. November 20 at 9:48 PM Reposting to the NG/TRW site for those of you who know Carolyn Hoefer and wish to help her. About this website GOFUNDME.COM Click here to support Hoefer family woolsey fire relief organized by Jeff Hoefer On 11/9/18 my parents Walter and Carolyn lost their home in Decker
- [Delta 4 Heavy Scheduled for Saturday 8:06 pm Launch from Vandenburg](https://tra-spacepark.org/delta-4-heavy-scheduled-for-saturday-806-pm-launch-from-vandenburg/) - 7:26pm Fri update: launch delayed. Now Sat 8:06pm but keep checking their web page for the latest story. Thanks to Ronald Woods for the better link below https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/delta-iv-nrol-71… Orig post: If youʻre in SoCal this Fri, you might want to look up and west at 8:19pm. Night launches can be pretty if the skies are clear. 9
- [2018 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/2018-tra-holiday-party/) - Over 200 of your fellow retirees and guests met to celebrate the holidays, reconnect with old friends, and browse the collection of classic automobiles.A group of Comm Payload engineers gathered for a group photo. See if you can pick out Arthur Garrison, Steve Mishima, Bill Stieritz, Fred Ricker, Reggie Jue, Mark and Gina Keller, Michael
- [2019 TRA Board of Directors is Set](https://tra-spacepark.org/2019-tra-board-of-directors-is-set/) - Results of the Board of Director elections are in, and the 2019 TRA Board is set: Board of Directors Dena BouskosPresident Jack TrostVice President Charles ClendeningTreasurer Michael NarigonSecretary Mary Ann ChoryImmediate Past President 2019 Directors-at-LargeRobert Doll, Reggie Jue, Joyce Komatsu, Marcy Morrison, Carol Schamp, Stephanie Sundius Other Positions: Facebook CoordinatorStephanie Sundius MembershipJoyce Komatsu WebmasterReggie Jue
- [In Memoriam: Al Hausrath](https://tra-spacepark.org/in-memoriam-al-hausrath/) - The TRA Board of Directors is sad to report the passing of our long-time friend and TRA supporter, Al Hausrath on February 11, 2019. Al was 94 years old. He leaves behind, Mel, his wife of 69 years; a son, David, and two daughters, Janet and Heather. Al was in the army during WW II,
- [NG’s Cygnus Spacecraft Completes 10th Cargo Supply Mission](https://tra-spacepark.org/ngs-cygnus-spacecraft-completes-10th-cargo-supply-mission/) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that the company successfully completed its 10th cargo supply mission to the International Space Station under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-1) contract. From Feb. 8, 2019 when Northrop Grumman’s “S.S. John Young” Cygnus spacecraft left the International Space Station after delivering approximately 7,400 pounds of cargo to astronauts on
- [Northrop Grumman Completes Next Critical Launch Milestones of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Spacecraft](https://tra-spacepark.org/northrop-grumman-completes-next-critical-launch-milestones-of-nasas-james-webb-space-telescope-spacecraft/) - REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Feb. 8, 2019 – NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Spacecraft Element (SCE) successfully completed acoustic and sine vibration testing at Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) in Redondo Beach. Acoustic and sine vibration testing validates the structural design and verifies the mechanical workmanship and integrity of the actual flight SCE by subjecting
- [NG Awarded $3.2 Billion Multi-Year Contract for 24 E-2D Aircraft](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-awarded-3-2-billion-multi-year-contract-for-24-e-2d-aircraft/) - MELBOURNE, Fla. – April 11, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a multi-year contract modification to deliver an additional 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the U.S. Navy. The fixed-price-incentive-firm contract is valued at $3.2 billion; the contract also includes an option for nine additional foreign military sales aircraft. Production of
- [NG Set to Begin Construction at KSC for Omega Rocket](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-set-to-begin-construction-at-ksc-for-omega-rocket/) - Last June, when NG completed its acquisition of Orbital ATK, the company entered into the intermediate/heavy launch vehicle market. The OmegA rocket is being developed by NG under a joint development program with the USAF awarded last October worth $792M to support the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. Officials recently announced plans to start
- [NG Successfully Executes ISS Resupply Mission](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-successfully-executes-iss-resupply-mission/) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully launched its AntaresTM rocket carrying a CygnusTM spacecraft April 17 at 4:46 p.m. EDT from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad 0A on Wallops Island, Virginia, at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. The launch marks Northrop Grumman’s 11th cargo mission carrying supplies to the astronauts aboard the International Space Station for NASA. Following
- [JWST Spacecraft Element Successfully Endures Extreme Temperatures in Thermal Vacuum](https://tra-spacepark.org/jwst-spacecraft-element-successfully-endures-extreme-temperatures-in-thermal-vacuum/) - NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Spacecraft Element (SCE) successfully completed its last environmental test, thermal vacuum testing, at Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) in Redondo Beach. Thermal vacuum testing exposes Webb’s SCE to the extreme hot and cold temperatures it will experience in space. To test these extreme temperature ranges, the chamber uses liquid nitrogen
- [In Memoriam: Jack Williams](https://tra-spacepark.org/in-memoriam-jack-williams/) - Jack Williams, a long-time active TRA member and former TRW employee for over 33 years, passed away on July 20th. A memorial service for Jack will be Friday, August 2, 2019 at 10:00 am Journey of Faith Church 1243 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach In lieu of flowers the family would like any donations to be
- [2019 Summer Reunion Photos are Now Posted](https://tra-spacepark.org/2019-summer-reunion-photos-are-now-posted/) - Our 2019 Summer Reunion played to a sell-out crowd at the outdoor patio of Marmalade Cafe in El Segundo on Tuesday, August 13. Our keynote speaker was John Daegele, Sector Vice President and General Manager of Space Systems for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, who provided an update on the company and a vision of the
- [Call for TRA Volunteers](https://tra-spacepark.org/call-for-tra-volunteers/) - Northrop Grumman is seeking retirees willing to help inspire the next generation of STEM professionals! We have launched a unique volunteer opportunity that enables you to mentor a middle school student 100% virtuallythrough an ongoing letter exchange. You’ll write back and forth with your student about STEM-related articles the student selects and Engineering Labs the students
- [Northrop Grumman is the Lone Remaining Bidder for GBSD](https://tra-spacepark.org/northrop-grumman-is-the-lone-remaining-bidder-for-gbsd/) - The Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) system is intended to upgrade the ground based leg of the nuclear triad by replacing the existing Minuteman III missiles that were built in the 1970’s. The ultimate contract will be a decades long endeavor worth as much as $100 B. The original bidders included Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin,
- [2019 TRA JWST Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/register-for-the-2019-tra-jwst-tour/) - Last month, the TRA hosted the third in our series of tours for the James Webb Space Telescope, which is being assembled in the M8 High Bay at Space Park. The tour was free to US citizens, and over 100 TRA members and guests attended one of the two sessions. We had scheduled four opportunities
- [2021 TRA Board of Directors Ballot](https://tra-spacepark.org/2021-tra-board-of-directors-ballot/) - It's time for the annual election of your TRA Board of Directors. You may vote by sending in your ballot from the Sept/Oct 2019 No Name Gazette, or you can register your vote below. Please make sure that you vote only once. Voting is now closed
- [Candidates for 2021 TRA Board of Directors](https://tra-spacepark.org/candidates-for-2021-tra-board-of-directors/) - Each summer the TRA Board nominates its Officers and Directors-at-Large for the coming year. These names are then submitted to the members to ratify or nominate other candidates. Officers serve for a one-year term, while the Directors-at-Large are elected for a term of two years. The longer term for the latter group helps bring continuity
- [NGC Announces Corporate Restructuring--Space Systems is Now an Operating Sector](https://tra-spacepark.org/ngc-announces-corporate-restructuring-space-systems-is-now-an-operating-sector/) - FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Sept. 18, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces organization changes to its operating sectors to better align the company’s broad portfolio to serve its customers’ needs. There will be four operating sectors: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2020. “This
- [NG Proposal Ops Looking to Retirees for Support](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-proposal-ops-looking-to-retirees-for-support/) - Interested in spending a little more time back with your friends at NG? We are looking for retirees interested in contract labor work for the Proposal Ops team . . . . Specifically to work as volume captains and section leads. The effort would involve close to full-time effort for 2-4 months, depending on the
- [2019 TRA Holiday Party Photos](https://tra-spacepark.org/2019-tra-holiday-party-photos/) - On December 6, about 170 members and guests gathered for our annual Holiday Party. We returned to the elegant and beautifully remodeled Proud Bird. The restaurant has also updated their “Airplane Park,” which features full-scale vintage aircraft models with views of the Los Angeles Airport landing approach.
- [Northrop Grumman Breaking into the Intermediate/Heavy Launch Vehicle Market](https://tra-spacepark.org/northrop-grumman-breaking-into-the-intermediate-heavy-launch-vehicle-market/) - Source: NG Press Release https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-signs-customer-for-first-flight-of-omegaTM Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that Saturn Satellite Networks has selected the OmegA space launch vehicle to launch up to two satellites on the rocket’s inaugural flight scheduled for spring 2021. “The OmegA rocket expands Northrop Grumman’s launch capabilities beyond our small and medium class rockets, which have successfully
- [New NG Logo--What Do You Think?](https://tra-spacepark.org/new-ng-logo-what-do-you-think/) - Here at Northrop Grumman, we’re used to change. Our customers’ needs are constantly evolving, we’re constantly adding exciting new capabilities, and our employees never stop finding new ways to solve the world’s toughest challenges. Around here, change is good. We’re excited to share our new brand with you. It was designed with the people of
- [SpaceLogistics Selected for Robotic Satellite Servicing](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-successfully-completes-docking-of-mission-extension-vehicle-with-target-spacecraft/) - DULLES, Va. – March 4, 2020 – SpaceLogistics LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as its commercial partner for the agency’s Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program. The groundbreaking mission will feature the first-ever commercial robotic servicing spacecraft and
- [NG Selected to Develop SMC's SATCOM PTS](https://tra-spacepark.org/5142-2/) - LOS ANGELES – Feb. 24, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center to develop a Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS) rapid prototype payload for an on-orbit demonstration of assured tactical communications. The company was selected for the award through the Space Enterprise Consortium.
- [NASA Places JWST Integration on Hold During Covid-19 Restrictions; Tours Suspended](https://tra-spacepark.org/nasa-places-jwst-integration-on-hold-during-covid-19-restrictions/) - NASA has been going through an assessment of their programs to determine which programs will continue during the current Covid-19 lock-down. Integration of the James Webb Space Telescope in the Space Park M8 High Bay has been suspended. That decision will delay the planned launch, which had been scheduled for early 2021. The TRA had
- [Final AEHF Satellite Launched from Cape Canaveral](https://tra-spacepark.org/final-advanced-ehf-satellite-successfully-launched-cape-canaveral/) - The final Advanced EHF 6 was successfully launched aboard an Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, March 26, 2020. This is the final satellite in the queue, and after the completion of orbit raising and initialization, the satellite will be integrated into the existing network of linked AEHF and Milstar satellites. Northrop Grumman/TRW
- [Young Space Park Engineers Volunteer to Help Retirees](https://tra-spacepark.org/young-space-park-engineers-volunteer-to-help-retirees/) - We are hoping that this post finds all of you safe at home and in good health. TRA has been contacted by a thoughtful group of young NGC engineers who have offered to provide grocery shopping assistance on weekends to our Torrance TRA members only on a first come first served basis. Austin Olson is leading the effort.
- [Biography of Scott Willoughby, VP and PM for JWST](https://tra-spacepark.org/scott-willoughby-bio/) - Scott P. Willoughby is the vice president and program manager for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) program at Northrop Grumman. The program is currently on contract for the design, development and delivery of the Observatory to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Most recently, Willoughby served as the P858 Program Manager in Advanced Concepts, Technology
- [Jeff Grant Talks About His Long and Exciting Career](https://tra-spacepark.org/zoom-chat-with-jeff-grant/) - Zoom chat with Jeff Grant 123 fellow retirees and members of the NG/TRW Facebook group signed up to join Jeff Grant for a virtual chat on September 18, 2020. The participants spent time catching up with old colleagues before spending an hour getting insights from Jeff about his experiences in the intelligence community, working at
- [Video from TRA On-Line Chat on JWST Status](https://tra-spacepark.org/video-from-tra-on-line-chat-on-jwst-status/) - 250 of your fellow TRW/NG colleagues registered for our TRA on-line chat to hear Scott Willoughby, Vice President and JWST Program Manager talk about the status of this exciting program. Willoughby joined TRW in 1989 as a member of the technical staff. He received a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh
- [Space Force Update by Arnie Streland](https://tra-spacepark.org/space-force-update-by-arnie-streland/) - TRA is continuing to provide opportunities for TRA members to convene online and to hear from interesting speakers. On Friday, April 30, 2021, TRA sponsored an online Zoom event with Arnie Streland. Arnie is the Northrop Grumman Corporate Lead Executive – Los Angeles, where he focuses on the Northrop Grumman relationship with the U.S. Space
- [A New Home for Chandra X-ray Observatory Operations](https://tra-spacepark.org/a-new-home-for-chandra-x-ray-observatory-operations/) - Designed and built by Northrop Grumman, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is part of NASA’s fleet of “Great Observatories,” allowing scientists from around the world to explore very hot regions of exploded stars, clusters of galaxies and matter around black holes. In an elliptical orbit over 85,000 miles from the Earth, Chandra’s X-ray images of some of the
- [U.S. Space Force Division to be Headquartered Near LAX](https://tra-spacepark.org/elementor-6434/) - Home to more than 25 aerospace companies, Southern California could enjoy a boost in the industry locally now that the U.S. Space Force plans to locate one of its three commands near the Los Angeles airport.U.S. Space Force officials announced on Thursday, April 8, that its Space Systems Command – tasked with developing and buying
- [NG Designs SMC's SATCOM PTS Prototype](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-designs-smcs-satcom-pts-prototype/) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) to proceed with its ongoing Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS) Rapid Prototype program, with a flight demonstration of the company’s PTS payload set to occur in 2024.Selected for the initial award through the Space Enterprise Consortium, this continuation
- [GBSD Virtual Event Scheduled with Steve Lunny](https://tra-spacepark.org/virtual-event-scheduled-with-steven-d-lunny/) - TRA is pleased to announce that we have arranged for a Zoom virtual event with Steven D. Lunny, vice president and program manager for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division at Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems, who will provide a top-level overview and answer
- [GBSD Program Overview with Steve Lunny](https://tra-spacepark.org/gbsd-program-overview-with-steve-lunny/) - TRA arranged for a Zoom virtual event with Steven D. Lunny, vice president and program manager for the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division at Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems, who provided a top-level overview and answered questions on the GBSD mission and program. GBSD is
- [MDA Approves NG-RT Team's NGI SW Solution](https://tra-spacepark.org/mda-approves-ng-rt-teams-ngi-sw-solution/) - With this accredited digital ecosystem in place, the program is set to seamlessly integrate, make critical decisions and accelerate the NGI software design and development. The common software factory brings the Northrop Grumman and Raytheon team together with the MDA into a single, agile, secure and efficient development environment, providing the MDA with the ability
- [NG Australia Partners with Inmarsat](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-australia-partners-with-inmarsat/) - CANBERRA, Australia – Nov. 22 2021 – Northrop Grumman Australia (NYSE: NOC) will partner with Inmarsat to develop an agile, resilient and sovereign satellite communications capability to support the future joint force and protect Australia’s strategic interests in response to the JP9102 Australian Defence Satellite Communication System project. Under JP9102, the two companies will collaborate to deliver
- [James Webb Space Telescope Begins Million-Mile Journey](https://tra-spacepark.org/jwst-begins-million-mile-journey/) - KOUROU, French Guiana – Dec. 25, 2021 – NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, built in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), successfully launched today from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. Artist rendering of the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA GSFC/CIL/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez Approximately
- [Two STSS Satellites Taken Out of Service on March 8](https://tra-spacepark.org/two-stss-satellites-taken-out-of-service-on-march-8/) - The U.S. Missile Defense Agency decommissioned two missile-tracking satellites that have operated in low Earth orbit for more than 12 years, MDA said March 14, 2022. The two Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) satellites The two Space Tracking and SurveillanceSystem (STSS) satellites
- [JWST:  Viewing the Beginning of Time](https://tra-spacepark.org/jwst-viewing-the-beginning-of-time/) - Fellow TRA member, Jack Trost, would like for everyone to know about a special event at the Western Museum of Flight on August 20 at 11 am when Debra Simmons, JWST Observatory System Engineering Lead for Northrop Grumman, will be lecturing about the current success of the JWST mission. This is in conjunction with the
- [TryEngineering STEM Volunteering Opportunity-2023](https://tra-spacepark.org/tryengineering-stem-volunteering-opportunity/) - Once again this year, Northrop Grumman retirees are invited to virtually volunteer to mentor middle school students with TryEngineering Together. TryEngineering Together pairs students from underserved communities with eMentors for virtual, correspondence-based mentoring designed to spark and sustain interest in STEM. Review the attached flier to learn more, and visit this page to apply to
- [Second Online JWST Update with Scott Willoughby and Vince Heeg](https://tra-spacepark.org/second-online-jwst-update-with-scott-willoughby-and-vince-heeg/) - [NOTE: (February 24, 2023) This event has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 5. Registration will be available soon.] TRA is pleased to announce that we have arranged for a second James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) program update from Northrop Grumman vice president and program manager Scott Willoughby and Northrop Grumman vice president and deputy
- [Video Available of the Second Online James Webb Space Telescope Event with Scott Willoughby](https://tra-spacepark.org/video-available-of-the-second-online-james-webb-space-telescope-event-with-scott-willoughby/) - The video from the April 5th Zoom event with Scott Willoughby has now been posted on the TRA website. Since launch, deployment, and calibration, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has exceeded expectations. Early discoveries include new deep-field images, images of the planet Jupiter, identification of star-forming regions within the “Phantom Galaxy”, and the detection of
- [Meet Katie Moyer, TRAʻs liaison to NGC](https://tra-spacepark.org/meet-katie-moyer-traʻs-liaison-to-ngc/) - From the Spirit of St. Louis in the 1920s, to the Apollo Lunar Module in the 1960s, to today’s James Webb Space Telescope, Northrop Grumman has a rich history of defining possible. Today, there are many Northrop Grumman employees — from historians to museum curators and everything in between — dedicated to preserving this incredible

## Pages

- [The Retirees Association (TRA)](https://tra-spacepark.org/)
- [Event Photos](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/) - 2026 Spring Fling2025 Holiday Party2025 Summer Reunion2025 Spring Fling2024 Holiday Party2024 ATD Luncheon2024 Summer Reunion2024 Spring Fling2023 Holiday Party2023 ATD Luncheon2023 Summer Reunion2023 Spring Fling2022 Holiday Party2022 ATD Luncheon2022 Summer Reunion2020 Virtual Chat with Jeff Grant2019 Holiday Party2019 Summer Reunion2019 Spring Fling2018 Holiday Party2018 Summer Reunion2018 Chocolate Tasting Adventure with Dave Vandervoet2018 James Webb Space
- [2026 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/2026-spring-fling/) - TRA members gathered at the Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant in Gardena for our annual Spring Fling event. Attendees enjoyed a family-style banquet lunch and the chance to re-connect with friends. Below are photos from our celebration:
- [No Name Gazette](https://tra-spacepark.org/no-name-gazette/) - Current Year (2026) Jan/Feb Mar/Apr May/June Jul/Aug 2025 Jan/Feb Mar/Apr May/Jun Jul/Aug Sep/Oct Nov/Dec 2024 Jan/Feb Mar/Apr May/Jun Jul/Aug Sep/Oct Nov/Dec Archives 2004 Jan Feb/Mar May/Jun Jun Jul/Aug Aug/Sep Oct/Nov 2005 Jan Feb/Mar Apr May/Jun Jul/Aug Sep/Oct 2006 Jan Feb/Mar Apr May/Jun Jul Sep Oct Nov/Dec 2007 Jan Feb/Mar Apr/May Jun Jul/Aug Sep/Oct Nov/Dec 2008
- [In Memoriam](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/in-memoriam/)
- [Shop](https://tra-spacepark.org/shop/)
- [2025 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/2025-holiday-party/) - Below are photos taken at the 2025 Holiday Party held at the Embassy Suites in El Segundo on December 5, 2025. Thanks to Carol Schamp and Stephanie Sundius for the photos!
- [Member Status Query](https://tra-spacepark.org/member-status-query/) - Loading…
- [2025 Holiday Party Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2025-holiday-party-attendees-list/) - TRA 2025 Holiday Party Registered Names as of Sunday, 11/23/2025, 11:59pm. Count: 110 (FINAL) Note, this list is manually generated from online and USPS mail-in registrations, so may lag actual registrations. Sherry Adame Michael Balale Betsy Bosak Dena Bouskos Bernard Bronstein Susan Bronstein Kim Brooks Bob Burns Mike Carl Rich Captor Bob Cash Sandy Cash
- [2026 TRA Officers and Directors-at-Large Online Ballot](https://tra-spacepark.org/2026-tra-officers-and-directors-at-large-online-ballot/) - IMPORTANT: Please be sure to click the Submit button at the end of the form in order to record your choices!
- [TRA Ballot for Year 2026 Officers and Directors-At-Large](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-ballot-for-year-2026-officers-and-directors-at-large/) - This content has been restricted to logged-in users only. Please log in to view this content. Note: You must be logged into your TRA online account in order to access the ballot online. Login. Register. This text is seen by logged-out users. Login. Register.
- [Steve Test 2](https://tra-spacepark.org/steve-test-2/) - === 1 GOOD === 3 === 4a ===5e === 6c
- [Steve's Test Page 2](https://tra-spacepark.org/steve-test-page-2/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Yada. Yada. Yada. 2024 2024 Spring Fling 2024 Summer Reunion 2024 ATD Luncheon 2024 Holiday Party 2025 Spring Fling 2024 Spring Fling2024 Summer Reunion2024 ATD Luncheon2024 Holiday Party 2024 Spring Fling2024 Summer Reunion2024 ATD Luncheon2024 Holiday Party
- [Candidates for 2026 TRA Board of Directors](https://tra-spacepark.org/candidates-for-2026-tra-board-of-directors/) - Each year, the TRA Board nominates its officers and Directors-at-Large for the coming year. These names are then submitted to the members to ratify or to nominate other candidates. Officers serve for a one-year term, while the directors-at-large are elected for a term of two years. The longer term for the latter group helps bring
- [2025 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/2025-summer-reunion/) - Below are photos taken at the 2025 Summer Reunion held at the Marmalade Café in El Segundo on August 14, 2025. Thanks to Carol Schamp and Stephanie Sundius for the photos!
- [2022 TRA Holiday Party Registration Confirmation and Payment](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-tra-holiday-party-registration-confirmation-and-payment/) - Thank you for registering online for the 2022 TRA Holiday Party which will be held at:The Proud Bird RestaurantTuskegee Ballroom 11022 Aviation Blvd Los Angeles 90045 Friday, December 9, 2022, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM === Please make your online payment below ===(NOTE: If you encounter any problem with payment, please contact us immediately at
- [2025 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/2025-spring-fling/) - Below are photos taken at the 2025 Spring Fling held at the Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant in Gardena on May 13, 2025. Thanks to Carol Schamp and Stephanie Sundius for the photos!
- [The Retiree Association Documents](https://tra-spacepark.org/the-retiree-association-documents/) - Current TRA By-Laws Current TRA Articles of Association Current Operating Procedures
- [2025 Summer Reunion Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2025-summer-reunion-attendees-list/) - This list is manually generated, so may lag from when you either registered online or via USPS email. Note, if you registered online before Monday, Jul 21, 2025, the registration system had difficulties - our apologies. Some of you will receive refunds for multiple registrations. As of Wed 8/13/2025, 3pm, 70 registrants (Reg. is closed,
- [2025 TRA Board of Directors](https://tra-spacepark.org/2025-tra-board-of-directors/) - Below is the elected TRA Board of Directors for 2025: President: Dena BouskosDena retired from Aerospace Systems Sector in 2011 after almost 38 years of service. During her career in Human Resources she held a number of senior HR positions in various organizations across the Sector. Shebecame familiar with TRA when it reported to her
- [2025 Spring Fling Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2025-spring-fling-attendees-list/) - Below is a list of registered attendees for the 2025 Spring Fling as of Mon, 5/5/2025 4:30pm PST. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Registered Headcount: 85 Sherry Adame Michael Balale Richard and Royce Brehove Margaret Brewer Bernard and Susan Bronstein Bob Burns Dena Bouskos Maureen Byrne Bob Cash and Brooks Vogt Sandy Cash Mary Ann Chory
- [2024 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-holiday-party/) - Below are photos taken at the 2024 Holiday Party held at the Marmalade Café on December 6, 2024. Thanks to Carol Schamp and Stephanie Sundius for the photos!
- [User](https://tra-spacepark.org/user/)
- [2024 Holiday Party Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-holiday-party-attendees-list/) - Below is a list of registered attendees to the 2024 Holiday Party as of Monday,11/25/2024 9am PST Headcount so far: 105 Registration is now closed. Can't wait to see these registrants at the event! If you couldn't make it this year, why not plan ahead - the event is typically held on the first Friday
- [2024 ATD Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-atd-luncheon/) - Below are photos taken at the annual ATD Friends and Colleagues luncheon held at the Lido Di Restaurant in Manhattan Beach on November 5, 2024. Thanks to Carol Schamp for the photos!
- [2024 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-summer-reunion/) - Below are photos taken at the 2024 Summer Reunion held at the Marmalade Café on August 29, 2024. Thanks to Dena Bouskos for the photos!
- [2024 Summer Reunion Attendees](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-summer-reunion-attendees/) - Event date: Thursday, August 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Marmalade Café 2014 East Park Place; El Segundo, CA 90245 Cost: $35/person (including tax and tip) == ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 AT MIDNIGHT == Registered attendees as of Friday, 8/23/2024 7:50pm PST (68/80 tickets sold) Please encourage your friends to also attend!
- [2024 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-spring-fling/) - Below are photos taken at the 2024 Spring Fling held at the Lido Di Manhattan on May 2, 2024. Thanks to Stephanie Sundius for the photos!
- [2024 Spring Fling Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-spring-fling-attendees-list/) - Registration List as of Thur 5/1/2024 3:00pm PST, H/C = 70 Note: USPS mail in registrations are handled manually and will lag in processing. Sherry Adame Lori Andrews Jeanette Betts Dena B. Bouskos Richard Brehove Royce Brehove Kim Brooks Bob Burns Bob A. Cash Joseph Castan Sharon L. Cavin Mary Ann Chory Charles Clendening Toni
- [Member Search](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/member-search/) - Welcome to the Member Search function for TRA members who have registered on-line. You can search based on any of the parameters below; you can populate all or as few as one parameter. If you identify someone you’d like to contact, you can email us at tra@tra-spacepark.org. Also, the web site supports an on-line messaging
- [2024 TRA Board of Directors](https://tra-spacepark.org/2024-tra-board-of-directors/) - Below is the elected TRA Board of Directors for 2024: President: Mary Ann ChoryMary Ann retired from NG in 2013 with 33 years of service. She joined TRW in 1981 after working three years at TASC. Mary Ann received an M.A. from University of Minnesota, an M.A. in Teaching from University of Chicago and a
- [2023 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-holiday-party/) - Below are photos taken at the 2023 Holiday Party held at the Proud Bird on December 1, 2023. Thanks to Stephanie Sundius and Carol Schamp for the photos!
- [2023 TRA Board of Directors](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-tra-board-of-directors/) - Below is the elected TRA Board of Directors for 2023: President: Dena BouskosDena retired from Aerospace Systems Sector in 2011 after almost 38 years of service. During her career in Human Resources she held a number of senior HR positions in various organizations across the Sector. Shebecame familiar with TRA when it reported to her
- [2023 Holiday Party Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-holiday-party-attendees-list/) - TRA 2023 Holiday Party Registrants (headcount of 93). UPDATED FINAL Note, event will be held now in the Doolittle Room (room change) in the restaurant main building. Last updated Monday, 11/27/2023 10:00am. Jeanette Betts Betsy Bosak Dena B. Bouskos Margaret Brewer Lynn Bridgman Bernard Bronstein Susan Bronstein Kim Brooks Sandy Byrd Victoria (Vicki) Carter Joseph
- [2023 ATD Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-atd-luncheon/) - Below are photos taken at the 2023 ATD Luncheon held at the Lido Di in Manhattan Beach on November 7, 2023.
- [2023 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-summer-reunion/) - Below are photos taken at the 2023 Summer Reunion held at the Marmalade Cafe in El Segundo on August 15, 2023.
- [TRA Ballot for Year 2022 Officers and Directors-At-Large](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-ballot-for-year-2022-officers-and-directors-at-large/) - This is your 2022 TRA Officers and Directors-at-Large electronic ballot. Please Vote! Each summer the TRA Board nominates its Officers and Directors-at-Large for the coming year. These names are then submitted to the members to ratify or to nominate other candidates. Officers serve for a one-year term, while the Directors-at-Large are elected for a term
- [2023 Summer Reunion Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-summer-reunion-attendees-list/) - 75 Registrants of 80-person capacity, as of Wednesday 8/9/2023, 6pm. Registration is now closed. Reminder, this event is on Tuesday, August 15 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, $35, at the Marmalade Cafe, El Segundo, CA. If you see your name here, that means your payment has been credited, and we look forward to seeing you
- [Register](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/register-2/) - If you are already a TRA member, and would like to register for an on-line account, please fill out the following form. Doing so will create an on-line account and enable you to create a login password. Filling out the optional information allows other members to search for fellow retirees based on any of the
- [NG Benefits Points of Contact](https://tra-spacepark.org/ng-benefits-points-of-contact/) - Click the link below to view and/or print a current list of contacts for NG benefits: Benefit Contacts for NG Retires-20230621
- [2023 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-spring-fling/) - Below are photos taken at the 2023 Spring Fling held at the Vegas Seafood Buffet (near Del Amo Mall) in Torrance on April 25, 2023.
- [2023 Spring Fling Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2023-spring-fling-attendees-list/) - As of Mon, 4/17/2023, 4:25pm PST (46 heads) USPS mail-in registration is closed. Online registration closes at midnight tonight, 4/17/23. Walk-in reg at the event with exact cash works as long as there is room. Sherry Adame Steven G. Bessler Dena B. Bouskos Kim Brook Bob Burns Richard Captor Mike Carl Sandy Cash Mary Ann
- [Tickets Checkout](https://tra-spacepark.org/tickets-checkout/)
- [Order Completed](https://tra-spacepark.org/tickets-order/)
- [2022 ATD Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-atd-luncheon/) - Below are photos from the 2022 ATD Luncheon held at at Lido Di restaurant in Manhattan Beach on Tues, Nov 1, 2022.
- [2022 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-holiday-party/) - Below are photos taken at the 2022 Holiday Party held at The Proud Bird on December 9, 2022.
- [2022 Holiday Party Description](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-holiday-party-description/) - Registration for the 2022 TRA Holiday Party is now CLOSED. The event we will be held at: The Proud Bird Restaurant Tuskegee Ballroom 11022 Aviation Blvd Los Angeles 90045 Friday, December 9, 2022, 11:00AM to 2:00PM The elegant and beautifully remodeled Proud Bird has refurbished and updated its “Airplane Park,” which features full-scale vintage aircraft
- [2022 Holiday Party Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-holiday-party-attendees-list/) - Below is the list of attendees for the 2022 Holiday Party event, as of Sunday, 11/27/2022, 3:49pm PST. This reflects both web and mail-in registrations. (Note, this list is updated manually, in bursts, may not reflect any cancelations, nor confirmation of payment) Sherry Adame Tamara Amberik Nancy Andreas Etild Asjian Michael Balale Steven Bessler David
- [Register for Upcoming Second Online JWST Update](https://tra-spacepark.org/register-for-upcoming-second-online-jwst-update/) - =====> NOTE: AS OF 10/17/22 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE IS TBD.
- [2022 Second Online JWST Update Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-second-online-jwst-update-attendees-list/) - Below is the list of 152 attendees for the 2022 Second Online JWST Update event, as of Saturday, 10/15/2022 10:37am PDT Richard Ackerman Nancy Andreas Don Andres Winthrop Avinger Robin Barrow Walter Beckmann Hank Beebe John Berg Klaus Biber Steve Bodnar Ann Boehmer Lynn Boro Dena Bouskos Donald Brabston Jim Burnett Bob Burns Dr Bill
- [Thank You for Registering for the Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/events/success/) - Thank you for registering for the 2022 Holiday Party. Your PayPal (or credit/debit card) payment was successful.
- [Events](https://tra-spacepark.org/events/) - This is a parent placeholder for event pages.
- [Your payment was cancelled](https://tra-spacepark.org/events/cancel/) - You cancelled your PayPal payment. You will need to pay by PayPal for your registration to be confirmed.
- [2022 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/2022-summer-reunion/) - On a beautiful Wed, June 29, a sell-out group of 70 TRW/NG retirees met at the Marmalade Cafe in Plaza El Segundo to once again met up with old friends and colleagues at our first in-person event in over two years because of the COVID pandemic. Thanks to Pam Overton for organizing this event and
- [Thank You Joining/Renewing Your TRA Membership](https://tra-spacepark.org/thank-you-joiningrenewing-your-tra-membership/) - We have processed your payment. Thank you for joining/renewing your TRA membership. If you have not yet filled out a registration form, please complete the following: **Fields marked with a double asterisk are required. All other fields are optional but will help other members identify you.
- [2022 Summer Reunion Attendees List](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-summer-reunion-attendees-list/) - Below is the list of attendees for the 2022 Summer Reunion event, as of June 21: Adame, Sherry Andreas, Nancy Balale, Michael Bessler, Steven Betts, Jeanette Bouskos, Dena Brewer, Margaret Bridgman, Lynn Brooks, Kim Bronstein, Susan Bronstein, Bernard Burnett, Jim Burns, Bob Carter, Victoria Cash, Sandy Chory, Mary Ann Clendening, Charles Duncan, Carla Eshbaugh, Bob
- [2022 TRA Summer Reunion Registration Confirmation and Payment](https://tra-spacepark.org/2022-tra-summer-reunion-confirmation-payment/) - Thank you for registering for the 2022 TRA Summer Reunion which will be held at:The Marmalade Cafe, 2014 East Park Place, El Segundo, CA 90245Wednesday, June 29, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM === Please make your payment as indicated below 👇 ===(NOTE: If you encounter any problem with payment, please contact us immediately at reservations@tra-spacepark.org.) Payment
- [Login](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/login/) - NOTE: If you are logged into a VPN account and you encounter a problem logging into your TRA account, please disable your VPN account and try logging in again without using VPN. If you then continue to encounter login problems, please contact webadmin@tra-spacepark.org. Username or E-mail Password Only fill in if you are not human
- [GBSD Program Overview with Steve Lunny](https://tra-spacepark.org/gbsd-program-overview-with-steve-lunny/) - TRA arranged for a Zoom virtual event with Steven D. Lunny, vice president and program manager for the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division at Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems, who provided a top-level overview and answered questions on the GBSD mission and program. GBSD is
- [Video Gallery](https://tra-spacepark.org/videogallery/)
- [Please Login!](https://tra-spacepark.org/please-login/) - You have reached this page because you are attempting to access material that is reserved for registered members. If you are a registered TRA member, please Login in order to view these pages. If you are a registered TRA member but have not yet registered for this site, please visit our Register page. If you are
- [Candidates for 2022 TRA Board of Directors](https://tra-spacepark.org/candidates-for-2022-tra-board-of-directors/) - Each summer, the TRA Board nominates its officers and directors- at-large for the coming year. These names are then submitted to the members to ratify or to nominate other candidates. Officers serve for a one-year term, while the directors-at-large are elected for a term of two years. The longer term for the latter group helps
- [What's Happening on the NG/TRW Facebook Page?](https://tra-spacepark.org/whats-happening-on-the-ngtrw-facebook-page/) - Are you on Facebook and interested in joining the NG/TRW Group? Click here to find out more information. If you do not want to join Facebook, that's no problem. We will be posting interesting comments here. David Vandervoet posted this image of an old organization chart for the System Engineering Lab from 1970. How many
- [News Archives](https://tra-spacepark.org/news-archives-2/) - Come here to see news archives from the TRA No Name Gazette, NGAS Inside Aerospace, and others. click me.
- [Meet Our New Members](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/new-members/) - Welcome our latest new members since our last update! Barbara Bayles Adams Huntington Beach, CA Eva Cullum Redondo Beach, CA Ken Dade Dolores, CO Eric Eisemann Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Shirley Eshbaugh Manhattan Beach, CA Bob Huff Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Valerie Nesbitt Redondo Beach, CA Howard Okano Torrance, CA Alan Ross Tarzana, CA Janice
- [Messaging](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/messaging/)
- [Members](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/members-2/)
- [Account](https://tra-spacepark.org/account/)
- [Member Profile/<br>Membership Renewal](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/member-profile-3/) - Just joining the TRA? Join now and your membership is free through 2016. After that, membership is $10 per year. Fill out the form below, and mail to: TRA P.O. Box 1276, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Renewing your existing membership? You can send your renewal check to the TRA office at the address listed above. Or,
- [Directory Change Form](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/directory-change-form/)
- [Member Profile](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/membersmember-profile-2/) - Please click on the gear icon below the photo to update your profile. By updating your profile, other members will be able to find and connect with you based on the information that you share. ** Fields marked with an asterisk are required
- [Renew Your Membership](https://tra-spacepark.org/renew-your-membership/) - Are you already a member, and want to renew your membership? Please note: If you are not yet a member, and would like to join, please visit our Member Join page. If you are already a member, but have never registered and filled out an on-line profile, and would like access to our on-line website,
- [Contact Us](https://tra-spacepark.org/contact-us/) - Our website is an excellent source for the latest news, lists of the new retirees, travel details, party photos (more than get into the NNG), forms of all sorts, personal photographs, and much more. In order to contact the appropriate person, see the contact information below: Regarding Membership: TRA Membership is open to all Northrop
- [Member Forums](https://tra-spacepark.org/member-forums/) - Welcome to the TRA Member Forum. Feel free to post questions, comments, and helpful suggestions. Do you have a suggestion for additional Forums? Say so in the Comment section at the bottom of the page! Please keep your posts polite.
- [Inside Aerospace](https://tra-spacepark.org/archives/inside-aerospace/) - Current Inside Aerospace issues... Winter 2016 Highlights from past Inside Aerospace issues... Fall 2016 Summer 2016 2016 Mar/Apr 2015 Nov/Dec 2015 Sep/Oct 2013 Nov 2013 Sept 2013 June 2013 Mar ‎
- [Retirees Around the USA](https://tra-spacepark.org/trwng-retiree-meetings-around-the-usa/) - TRA Chapters around the USA: San Diego Huntsville TRA meetings around the USA GROUP MEETING LOCATION TIME & DATE OTHER INFO CONTACT TRA Board Meeting Bldg. E2/B114 Space Park 3rd Wednesday 9:30 AM, Monthly except December Decisions, planning and actions on archives, events, NNG, coordination with NG All members welcome. Contact TRA prior to attendance
- [About the TRA](https://tra-spacepark.org/about-tra/) - In 1989 a group of TRW retirees, primarily from the TRW Space and Electronics Group (TRW Space and Defense Sector), founded an association known as TRW Retirees Association (TRA). The official name of the organization was changed to The Retirees Association in 2003, to reflect the changes when TRW was acquired by Northrop Grumman. TRA
- [Member Join](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/member-join/) - Ready to join the TRA? Join now for $10. That covers your membership for the remainder of the current calendar year and the next year. After that, membership is $10 per year. Click on the "Pay Now" button, and you will be routed to a secure PayPal site where you can pay with either credit
- [Logout](https://tra-spacepark.org/logout/)
- [How to Use This Site](https://tra-spacepark.org/how-to-use-this-site/) - How to Use This Site Welcome to the new TRA website. Are you new to this site? If you haven't registered recently (after Oct 2015), you will need to register (or navigate there by hovering your mouse over "Members" and then clicking on "Register" on the main menu) so that we can ensure that only valid members
- [September 2020 Virtual Chat with Jeff Grant](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/september-2020-virtual-chat-with-jeff-grant/) - Zoom chat with Jeff Grant 123 fellow retirees and members of the NG/TRW Facebook group signed up to join Jeff Grant for a virtual chat on September 18. The participants spent time catching up with old colleagues before spending an hour getting insights from Jeff about his experiences in the intelligence community, working at TRW
- [Thank You for Your Reservations for the 2020 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/thank-you-for-your-reservations/) - We have received your reservation and payment via PayPal. We look forward to seeing you at: The Cheesecake Factory - Harbor View Room 605 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Tuesday, April 21st, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Thank you for being an active TRA member.
- [Gift a TRA Membership to a Fellow Retiree](https://tra-spacepark.org/gift-a-tra-membership/)
- [2019 Holiday Party Attendees](https://tra-spacepark.org/2019-holiday-party-attendees-2/) - Mail-In Registration: Sherry Adame Rich Allen Michael Balale Jim Becker Victoria Bilinski, Michael Bilinski Lynn Bridgman, Esther Bridgman Charlie Clendening Shirlene Conklin, Gerald Brown Donald Crawford, Sharon Crawford Arnie Devine, Nick Devine Kathy Downey, Rich Downey Charleen Fitzgerald, Carla Duncan Barbie Falconer Michael Feeney Rudy Q. Flores, Beatrice Flores Bonnie Gill, David Gill Miriam Greenschlag,
- [2019 TRA Holiday Party Attendees](https://tra-spacepark.org/2019-holiday-party-attendees/) - Online Registration: Betsy Bosak Bob Burns Mary Ann Chory, John Kelley George Dvorsky, Diane Dvorsky Eric Eisemann Gretchen Elg, Elizabeth Minetree Robert Eshbaugh, Shirley Dornoff Eshbaugh Sandy Evans Mark Ford Brigitte Fornis Fran Fulton Judy Gagnon Bruce Giles, Nancy Giled Michael Hirsch Kenton Ho Reggie and Kay Jue Ralph Kaye, JoAnn Kaye Gina Keller, Mark
- [2019 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/2019-summer-reunion/) - Our 2019 Summer Reunion played to a sell-out crowd at the outdoor patio of Marmalade Cafe in El Segundo on Tuesday, August 13. Our keynote speaker was John Daegele, Sector Vice President and General Manager of Space Systems for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, who provided an update on the company and a vision of the
- [2019 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/2019-spring-fling/) - On May 2, a sell-out group of TRW/NG retirees met at the Gardena Buffet and Grill to reminisce with old friends and enjoy a great buffet lunch. Thanks to Marcy Morrison for organizing this event and Mary Holcomb for once again being the TRA official photographer.
- [2018 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2018-holiday-party/) - Over 200 TRA members and guests came together for the 2018 TRA Holiday Party. It was a wonderful event, with retirees taking advantage of the opportunity to re-connect with old friends and to take in classic automobiles. We are thankful for the enthusiastic response to this event. Fellow TRA member and member of the Board
- [TRA Ballot for Year 2019 Officers](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-ballot-for-year-2019-officers/) - This is your 2019 TRA Officers and Directors-at-Large electronic ballot. Please Vote! Each summer the TRA Board nominates its Officers and Directors-at-Large for the coming year. These names are then submitted to the members to ratify or to nominate other candidates. Officers serve for a one-year term, while the Directors-at-Large are elected for a term
- [2018 Chocolate Adventure with Dave Vandervoet](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2018-chocolate-adventure-with-dave-vandervoet/) - In April 2018, 36 TRA members gathered to learn more about cacao and chocolate. Engineer Emeritus, Dave Vandervoet, provided the attendees with a presentation on the history of chocolate, and instructions on how to savor the smell, texture, and taste of various chocolates from around the world. Dave spends part of his time in Kauai,
- [About TRW/NG](https://tra-spacepark.org/about-trwng/) - Interesting documents about the history of TRW/NGAS Read this history of TRW in The Legacy of TRW and Space Park by Dr. Leslie Hromas. This revision, dated October 2008, is an update from the earlier revision 1 that was posted prior to October 2017. Aerospace: The industry that built the South Bay--from the Easy Reader,
- [Thank You for Purchasing Your Tickets to the 2018 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/thank-you-for-purchasing-your-tickets-to-the-2018-summer-reunion/) - We look forward to seeing you at the South End Racquet & Health Club on July 8! Thank you for being an involved TRA member!
- [2017 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2017-holiday-party/)
- [Thank You for Registering for the TRA Chocolate Adventure](https://tra-spacepark.org/thank-you-for-registering-for-the-tra-chocolate-adventure/) - Please submit payment using either your credit card or your PayPal account: Total # of Reservations Requested: 1 -- $18.00 USD 2 -- $36.00 USD 3 -- $54.00 USD 4 -- $72.00 USD
- [February 2018 JWST Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/february-2018-jwst-tour/) - Over 80 TRA members and guests visited the NG campus to view the Aerospace Museum and the observation deck over the high bay where the James Webb Space Telescope is being assembled for NASA.
- [2017 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2017-summer-reunion/) - About 170 members came to the Toyota Automotive Museum to see old friends at the 2017 TRA Summer Reunion. See photos from the event below. Be sure to scroll through all the pages by clicking to advance the page at the bottom.
- [2013 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2013-tra-holiday-party/)
- [2014 Annual Membership Meeting Photos](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2014-annual-membership-meeting-photos/)
- [2014 Holiday Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2014-holiday-luncheon/)
- [2015 Spring Fling Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2015-spring-fling-luncheon/)
- [2015 Annual Membership Meeting Photos](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2015-annual-membership-meeting-photos/) - The Proud Bird Restaurant was the site for our Annual Summer Reunion. Highlight of the meeting was the inspiring and upbeat presentation by V.P. Stuart Linsky. He painted a rosy future for Northrop Grumman, as well as praising the TRW legacy of talent and imagination that still helps the company grow
- [TRA Events Survey](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events-survey/) - With the escalating costs of venues and food, and declining attendance, your TRA Board of Directors is soliciting your inputs regarding future events such as the Spring Fling. We would appreciate hearing from you, either via email, comments on this page, or by providing feedback through the survey below. Note that if you leave a
- [2015 Employee Appreciation Day](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2015-employee-appreciation-day/) - Dena Bouskos and Bob Doll manned the TRA Booth at the 2015 Employee Appreciation Day at Space Park!
- [2015 ATD Annual Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2015-atd-annual-reunion/) - The ATD Annual Reunion was held at the Palos Verdes Country Club on November 3, 2015
- [2015 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2015-holiday-party/)
- [2015 San Diego TRA Photo Gallery](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2015-san-diego-tra-photo-gallery/) - SDTRA was treated to a private guided tour of Queen Califia's Magic Circle in Escondido on November 17, 2015. This is the only American sculpture garden and was the last major international project of famous artist Niki de Saint Phalle. It contains nine large-scale sculptures, a circular "snake wall" and a maze entryway, all within
- [2016 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2016-spring-fling/)
- [2016 Annual Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2016-annual-summer-reunion/)
- [2016 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/event-photos/2016-holiday-party/)
- [2016 San Diego Chapter Events](https://tra-spacepark.org/2015-san-diego-chapter-events/) - In May 2016 the San Diego TRA chapter visited the Roynon Museum of Earth Science and Paleontology in Escondido, and were given a private tour of the large collection of fossils and gems by the founder himself. Photo, left to right: Front row: Mr. Roynon, Paul Jordan, Elaine Jordan, Judy Hertzberg, Barbara Newman, Esther Guilfoyle
- [Si Ramo Memorial](https://tra-spacepark.org/si-ramo-memorial/) - The Ramo family has given TRA permission to post the videos from Si Ramo's Memorial which was held July 26, 2016. We have had some indication that the video format may be incompatible with some Flash configurations. If you click on a video and you do not see a picture, you can right click on
- [Members Information](https://tra-spacepark.org/members/)
- [Yop Poll Archive](https://tra-spacepark.org/yop-poll-archive/) - [yop_poll_archive]
- [Upcoming Events](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/upcoming-events/)
- [TRA Events](https://tra-spacepark.org/tra-events/)
- [Retiree Organizations Around the US](https://tra-spacepark.org/retiree-organizations-around-the-us/)
- [Publications](https://tra-spacepark.org/archives/)
- [Poll Questions](https://tra-spacepark.org/poll-questions/) - Express your opinions in our polls. Do you have a poll question that you would like to have posted? Leave a comment at the bottom of this page... [yop_poll id="1"]
- [Activity](https://tra-spacepark.org/activity/)
- [Activate](https://tra-spacepark.org/activate/)
- [Password Reset](https://tra-spacepark.org/password-reset/)

## Forums

- [Hobbies and Interests](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/hobbies-and-interests/)
- [Health Care](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/health-care/)
- [Health and Life Insurance](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/health-and-life-insurance/)
- [Reminiscing About TRW](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/reminiscing-about-trw/)
- [Thoughts on TRW/NG Space Programs](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/thoughts-on-trw-ng-space-programs/)
- [The Mail Pouch](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/the-mail-pouch/) - Did you just return from an interesting vacation? Take up a new hobby? Have a new grandchild? Tell us news about what's happening in your life...
- [Senior/Employee Discounts](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/senioremployee-discounts/) - Have you come across an employee or senior discount that might interest other retirees?
- [News About TRW/NG](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/news-about-ng-space-systems/)
- [Interesting Links About NG Products](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/interesting-links/)
- [Interesting Links](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/interesting-links-2/)
- [In Memoriam](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/in-memoriam/) - If you wish to let members know about recent passings, or comment on someone that we've lost, please post here,
- [Humor](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/forum/humor/)

## Topics

- [Work Done in Space Park Bldgs. R8 & R12](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/work-done-in-space-park-bldgs-r8-r12/) - After 4 decades of continuous use, R9 has almost completely been vacated as its lease soon expires. It's been like Christmas in summer for me, being able to rummage through all the TRW-era ephemera left behind, especially in previously locked areas where I found some true treasures (e.g., a TRW wall thermometer, TRW smock with
- [Flying](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/flying/) - I had lunch with Bill Harper and Ed Wheeler late last year to see the project that Bill and Phil Wyels have been working on to restore a plane down at the Torrance Airport. We speculated that there were around 100 pilots working at TRW when Bill and Ed were working, but based on the
- [In Memoriam: Terry Lunn](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-terry-lunn/) - Terry Lunn, former Radiation Test Operations Manager, Harness and Survivability Laboratory, passed away on Dec 16, 2025. Terry was 79 years old. He received his EE degree from the University of Illinois and joined TRW in 1975. He spent most of his 36 years at TRW/NGAS as the Radiation Test Operations Manager overseeing the operations
- [Mysterious Building MBCA](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/mysterious-building-mbca/) - Greetings! I've been studying the history of buildings at or near Space Park via TRW phone books kept in TRA's E2 archive. One named "MBCA" has puzzled me because I haven't seen it mentioned elsewhere. It was shown on maps from 1992 to 2000 in the southwest corner of Rosecrans & Aviation with an address
- [Dr. Donald Jortner, H&S Lab Mgr (retired)](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/dr-donald-jortner-hs-lab-mgr-retired/) - Donald N. Jortner, 90, passed away on August 29, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and received his mechanical engineering degree from NY University and his PhD in ME from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon). After fulfilling his AF ROTC requirements as a 2nd Lt. at Edwards AFB, he joined TRW in support of
- [CNA LTC claim](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/cna-ltc-claim/) - I was very disappointed to find that the CNA LTC policy doesn't provide any coverage for my wife's above the knee leg amputation. The policy is written to tightly define the effects on activities of daily living. Bathing was the only one they recognized and the policy requires TWO activities to be impacted.
- [John Lanz](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/john-lanz/) - Was keeping in touch with John Lanz, my former boss, and his wife Elizabeth, but things fell apart. Anyone know his whereabouts? Thanks, Nancy Dolinar
- [Spouse Health Reimbursement Arrangement - VIA Benefits](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/spouse-health-reimbursement-arrangement-via-benefits/) - I retired from NG in January 2022, and am not yet on Medicare. My spouse went onto Medicare starting in January, and purchased her Medicare Part B plan through an non-NG agent, with a Blue Cross of California policy. Once I retired, we learned about the Spouse Health Reimbursement Arrangement, a $2160 per year benefit
- [Bob King](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/bob-king/) - I received the following message from Romy Bal: It is with great sadness that I write to advise you that my beloved Bob died on June 7. Bob started at TRW in 1965 in the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) department under John Lindner for those who can remember that far back. He worked in EDI, Cable
- [In Memoriam: Orvis E. Adams](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-orvis-e-adams/) - Orvis E. Adams,96, passed away in early February, 2022. He was originally from Bethelridge, Kentucky. Upon graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and participated in Navy "Black Cat" airstrikes on the Japanese Kuril Islands as a radioman-gunner on PBY-5 aircraft. He obtained his engineering degree from MIT via the
- [In Memoriam: Edward P. Nover](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-edward-p-nover/) - Edward P. Nover, 86, originally from Chicago, Illinois, passed away on December 25, 2021. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering in 1957 from Purdue University, and worked on the East Coast and Lockheed Aircraft before joining TRW in 1965. He retired from TRW after 30 years and was the Director of Product Integrity for
- [In Memoriam: Costa (Gus) Kokkinos](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-costa-gus-kokkinos/) - Costa (Gus) Kokkinos passed away on July 14th, 2021, at the age of 91. Gus survived both the Italian and German occupations of his hometown of Kastoria, Greece, during WWII. He came to the US as a foreign exchange student studying at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (BPI). His studies were interrupted when he served in
- [John Leone](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/john-leone/) - In my first copy of TRA's no name Gazette, July August 2021 in the MAIL POUCHE, John Feneck wrote an article in which he mentioned his meeting another RW candidate in 1956, John Leone, and their lifelong friendship. I hope he was referring to the John Leone I knew. In 1979 I applied for a
- [In Memoriam: Paul Nordin](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-paul-nordin/) - Paul Nordin passed away in March, 2021, at 92 years old. After receiving his BA, MA, and PhD in nuclear physics from UC-Berkeley, he joined TRW where he worked in Dr. Don Jortner's Vulnerability & Hardness Lab. He worked on various missile systems and technology programs. After 22 years at TRW, he subsequently worked for
- [In Memoriam: Guy F. Welch](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-guy-f-welch/) - Guy was a retired USAF Lt. Col with a Master's of Science Degree in Optical System Development and Photographic Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology when he hired into TRW. He was the Payload Director for the HEXAGON satellite intelligence system, among other things, while in the AF. At TRW/Northrop Grumman he continued to
- [JWST Voyage to Launch](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/jwst-voyage-to-launch/) - JWST on the high seas - should we worry about pirates As we approach ship and launch of the James Webb Space Telescope let's post links to interesting news and articles
- [Doris A. Bisher](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/doris-a-bisher/) - We received the following comment from Linda Venczel: My Mother, Doris A. Bisher, worked in Accounting/Cash and Travel for a little over 10 years. She suffered a stroke in 1992 and was sent home from Building 110. She went into the hospital the next day and suffered another stroke that left her paralyzed on the
- [In Memoriam: Carole Morse](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-carole-morse/) - We are sad to report that Carole Morse has passed away. Sally Abling was contacted by Carole's daughter, who informed us that Carole passed away on December 13 from Covid-19.
- [In Memoriam: Hank Luhrs](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-hank-luhrs/) - Henry Nicholaus Luhrs passed away on Sept 5, 2020, just shy of his 90 birthday. Hank was know to many of us that worked on electronics payload programs, DOD and National. He was a respected structural-mechanical engineer specializing in the Product Design of electronics units.
- [In Memoriam: Winnie Pang](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/winnie-pang/) - Submitted by Cliff Pang: Winnie started at TRW/NG in 1989 and spent the better part of her 31 years there supporting National Defense Programs. As an Electrical Systems Engineer, she was heavily involved in the design, analysis, testing, and verification of many complex electrical systems. Recognized by the Company and her peers as a Subject
- [In Memoriam: Irving Rubin](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-irving-rubin/) - I just learned that Irv Rubin passed away last August, 2019, just short of his 87th birthday. He worked in Aerothermodynamics and laser testing/analysis of aerospace structures such as that considered for use on Brilliant Pebbles kill vehicles. He was a member of the Vulnerability and Survivability Lab when Don Jortner headed the lab in
- [Kathryn Balale Passing](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/kathryn-balale-passing/) - Sad to report that our good friend, Michael Balale, lost his wife, Kathryn, last week after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Michael and Kathryn (also a TRW/NG retiree) met at work, and seemed to be made for each other. The funeral service for Kathryn will be at 11:00am on Friday, Jan 31 at
- [Murray Elowitz In Memoriam](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/murray-elowitz-in-memoriam/) - We recently heard from Ben Elowitz about the passing of his father, Murray, in November of this year. Ben tells us that Murray was so proud of what he and his teammates did together at TRW and his career was so meaningful to him. Murray Elowitz, age 91, died on November 29, 2019. He worked
- [Howard "Howie" Williams](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/howard-howie-williams/) - TRA member Maureen Locken wrote to tell us of the passing of Howard M. Williams. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 2: A Celebration of Life for Howard M. Williams"Howie"9/14/1931 - 10/15/2019November 2, 2019, 12:00pmWestminster Memorial Park Chapel14801 Beach Blvd.Westminster, CA 92683 Reception Lunch to immediately follow atNewport Beach Tennis Club2601 Eastbluff
- [Legendary Buyer Adrian Black passes](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/legendary-buyer-adrian-black-passes/) - Legendary Buyer Adrian Black passed peacefully at her home last week. Services will be Saturday, October 5th at 10:00AM at: Praisers of Zion Missionary Baptist Church 8222 San Pedro Street Los Angeles, 90003
- [Barry Dunbridge--A Celebration of Life](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/barry-dunbridge-a-celebration-of-life/) - The TRA recently received the following: This is Sherrie Dunbridge-Ryan, daughter of Barry Dunbridge, my father, who worked for TRW for 47 years from 1961-2008. I am wanting to announce that he passed away last Monday, Sept 16, 2019 A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Sept 23, 2019 at 4:00 pm at
- [Memorial Service for Dana Southwood](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/memorial-service-for-dana-southwood/) - We have learned about a memorial service for Dana Southwood, who passed away suddenly last month. Dana spent 39 years with TRW/Northrop Grumman after starting as a Spacecraft Attitude Control System Design Engineer in 1980. Most recently, he supported the Webb program as the Director, Commissioning, Engineering and Baseline Control. Services are planned for Sunday,
- [In Memoriam: Arnold I. Ohashi](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-arnold-i-ohashi/) - Hawaii born Redondo Beach resident Arnold Ohashi, 76, passed away on June 14, 2019. He was a EE graduate of Purdue University in 1964, and served 2 years active duty in the US Army including a tour of Vietnam. He had a distinguished career at TRW/NGAS for over 30 years (before he retired) as an
- [Al Hausrath](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/al-hausrath/) - The TRA has lost a wonderful friend and a tireless contributor. I found an old NNG from 20 years ago, and there he is, NNG Editor and TRA Director-at-Large. Al continued to come to our TRA Board meetings through 2018, proudly driving in his Mini Cooper, even after he could no longer navigate the stairs
- [In Memoriam: Yo Wakamiya](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-yo-wakamiya/) - Yo Wakamiya, 85, passed away on Oct 16, 2018. Having a BSEE and MSEE from UCLA, he joined STL in 1959. After many years working on satellite control systems and in subcontract management, he retired in 1992. He contributed to the success of many TRW DoD and National programs. He will be remembered as that
- [Returning to NG Retiree Medical Health Insurance](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/returning-to-ng-retiree-medical-health-insurance/) - When my wife and I retired from Northrop Grumman in 2010, we had retired early and enrolled in the pre-Medicare retiree medical plan (Anthem). The plan premiums increased significantly from 2010 to 2011, 2012, & 2013. Ultimately in 2014, we enrolled in the ACA Marketplace Exchange, and through tax-efficiently withdrawing from our investments, qualified for
- [One Exchange](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/one-exchange/) - Hope someone can help -- I am helping my Mom with her insurance since my Dad passed. She is 85 and is currently under the AARP Medicare Complete plan through United Health Care, locally in the South Bay. She receives the NG/TRW stipend to cover the Medicare Part B cost. I need to call One
- [In Memoriam: Royce Loveland](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-memoriam-royce-loveland/) - Royce Loveland, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 21, 2018. He was a manager for Systems Engineering in the Hardness & Survivability Lab for 23 years before he retired in 1992. His last position was Deputy Manager for the Electronics Technology Hardening Center, reporting to the Center Manager, Mal Kong. He will be missed as
- [In Memoriam:  Jerry Richards](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-passing-jerry-richards/) - We received the following from Jerry's daughter, Sally: Jerry Richards worked at ESL/TRW Sunnyvale for 24 years. He made many friends at the company and used his skills from his 20 years serving as special services in the Navy to solve issues and innovate. He and his wife of 53 years retired to Las Vegas.
- [In Memoriam:  Tom Bell](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/in-passing-tom-bell/) - We recently heard of the passing of Tom Bell. Fran Futon posted a message from Tom's family: "Thank you so much for your condolences. The family will be having a private celebration of life and ask that those remembering him from the office take an evening to enjoy your favorite activities in his honor. In
- [NPOESS](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/npoess/) - Looks like I created quite a discussion on the facebook page with my posting of a plaque from one of the NPOESS bays in R10. NPOESS Bay As soon as I get some time, and gather my thoughts I'll try to give some perspectives on what this program was, both the good and the bad.
- [NG Catastrophic Part D Drug Coverage](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/ng-catastrophic-part-d-drug-coverage/) - Just wanted to give a shout out regarding the NG coverage of Part D 'Catastrophic' drug expenses. If you are unfortunate enough to blow through the 'donut hole', you enter the Part D 'Catastrophic' segment. If you take one two branded drugs on a daily basis, you probably will reach 'Catastrophic'. Although the cost of
- [Spouse Medical Increased a factor of 7.25X](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/spouse-medical-increased-a-factor-of-7-25x/) - When I retired in 2015 we went on a split medical plan, me on Kaiser medicare with reimbursement from Tower Watson, my wife on an NG sponsored plan through Kaiser, since she is under 65. Initially I paid $38 per month for my wife. For 2017 it was raised to $112, a factor of 3X
- [hms Intrusion](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/hms-intrusion/) - Received a couple of letters from an outfit called hms, doing investigation for Northrop Grumman. They demand an official copy of my marriage license and the first page of my 2016 federal income tax return. Failure to supply them with these items will result in the cancellation of my wife's insurance. Called the benefits line
- [Choosing a Medigap Insurance](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/choosing-a-medigap-insurance/) - One of our members sent us this question. If you have any thoughts, please post them below. Thanks! Need some help in choosing a better Medigap insurance. My hubby currently has Medicare/Humana. They pay very little for his cancer doctors visits. I found out that they do not pay certain type of doctor visit. Now
- [Increasing PreMedicare 2017 Health Insurance Premiums](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/increasing-premedicare-2017-health-insurance-premiums/) - Did Northrop send out any notice or explanation discussing the increased costs of the health insurance premiums for 2017? I hadn't received anything, i.e., no bulletin, no statement of the total cost less the credit applied, nor is there anything on the health benefit retiree website. In my case, my 2015-2016 Anthem Premium plan cost
- [CNA LTC Insurance](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/cna-ltc-insurance/) - As I remember I enrolled in LTC through the credit union years ago. Now I get a notice they are doubling the premiums. Seems rather drastic. Has anyone else with LTC seen that kind of a premium change?
- [Si Ramo Passes Away at 103](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/si-ramo-passes-away-at-103/) - The LA Times is reporting that Si Ramo has passed away at age 103. If you have a story about Si that you would like to share, please go ahead and post your comments here. To post a comment, type a note in the box below (just above the "Tag" and then click on the
- [Cyber attack on Satellites](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/cyber-attack-on-satellites/)
- ["Buddy" Spielberg](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/buddy-spielberg/) - The TRA recently received this notice from the friends of "Buddy" Spielberg: Dear Friends at the TRW Retirees Assn, We are sorry to get you this information so late, but we appreciate your interest in it now. Attached are 2 items: (1) A copy of the actual obituary that ran in the LA Times for
- [Towers-Watson and Medical Insurance.](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/towers-watson-and-medical-insurance/) - Good afternoon, Are any of our over-65 retirees experiencing difficulties with the Towers-Watson company that TRW/NG is now subcontracting for Medicare retirees? My wife and I are finding that it takes days of phone calls and emails to get T-W to provide a payment for medical services that we have paid for. They request things
- [Retiree Life Insurance](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/retiree-life-insurance/) - Member Jackie Barnes asks: Does anyone have information on who the insurance company is (& contact info) for the life insurance policy that retirees used to get? My mom had one of those policies but we can’t find it. It was not a huge amount ($??) and was intended for burial expenses.
- [Poetry](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/poetry/) - TRA member Sydelle Rothstein so was tickled that her poem made it into the Mar/Apr 2016 issue of the NNG that she offered up another one, this time about her cat Sweetie Pie: I named my new cat Sweetie Pie, She's not so sweet, I cannot lie, When she is bad what does she do?
- [LRS-B Contract Award](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/lrs-b-contract-award/) - Great news... thanks to everyone that submitted feedback to their elected officials via the NG AmericasNewBomber.com link.
- [Retirement](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/retirement/) - Sign seen in Park City: Retirement--Half the money, twice the husband!
- [Beautiful high resolution video of B-2](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/beautiful-high-resolution-video-of-b-2/) - Got this link from Al Cellier... This incredible imagery that looks to be shot over the deserts of the America’s Southwest, shows all the different angles of the B-2. Even the back of the jet, an area that the USAF has been very sensitive about photographing as of late, is showcased. The timing of the
- [Eastern European River Cruise](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/eastern-european-river-cruise/) - My wife, Kay, and I just returned from a river cruise on the Danube through Eastern Europe--The Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria. Fantastic trip! It's interesting to see how countries have fared after the break-up of the Soviet Union. The Czech Republic and Slovakia seem to be flourishing after the
- [Employee Discounts](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/employee-discounts/) - Retirees can still take advantage of employee discounts using coupons from Building S, which is still accessible. See the latest list of discounts offered here.
- [Space Park to be fenced in 2016](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/space-park-to-be-fenced-in-2016/) - Plans are being developed to fence in Space Park so that non-employees will not have unfettered access to the campus. Not sure what that means for access to Bldg S cafeteria or the Credit Union...
- [James Webb Space Telescope](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic/james-webb-space-telescope/) - Stop by this YouTube video and watch the magic unfold as the JWST observatory deploys during it's journey to a final orbit around the 2nd Lagrange point, about 1 million miles from earth. JWST Deployment Sequence

## Replies

- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/14145/) - Agree, been working my way through a different Via Benefit problem but still not seeing any resolution in my future. I hope you have achieved success by this time? My issues began in March of this year. I assume NG is paying Via Benefits to administer the retiree benefits, anyone know if there is a
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/13829/) - Just to confirm, it was/is the same building where Fisker was located. Working in that building was a mixed blessing. If one got there early, there was covered parking! However in other ways it was behind the times; it did not get email until a year or two after S&EG and SIG had already had
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/13828/) - Wow! Thank you so much, Michael, for solving that mystery! I had almost given up hope since they're obviously not making any new TRW employees nowadays. George
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/13827/) - Hi George, I worked in Bldg. MBCA from 1994 to 1997 as a staff auditor. (Yes, MBCA did stand for Manhattan Beach, California). The only TRW occupant was Corporate Internal Audit. Our boss, VP Warren Johnston, wanted a separate facility so that we wouldn't be subject to moves from time-to-time over the years.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/13136/) - VIA BENEFITS WILL GIVE YOU NO HELP !!!!!
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/13067/) - Don did not have any middle initial. The N in his name is an error on my part. Mal Kong
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/10876/) - To clarify, Don joined TRW n 1962.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/8722/) - Very sorry to belatedly hear about the passing of Ed Nover. He worked for me back in the '80s when I was a Reliability Subproject Manager and subsequently Department Manager. Not just a fine engineer but also a man of great character, very helpful, professional and friendly.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/8108/) - 2nd line should say: Freddie King, Bob’s wife, informed us: “It is with great sadness that I write to advise you that my beloved Bob died on June 7.”
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/8096/) - Slight edit to the original post - the 2nd line should say: Freddie, Bob's wife, informed us: "It is with great sadness that I write to advise you that my beloved Bob died on June 7." The rest of the entry was authored by Romy Bal. Ann
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/7085/) - Tom Glover, if the John Leone that you knew lived in Anaheim, then its the John that I knew since 1956.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/5284/) - Tom Steelman, 80, February 26, 2020. Tom spent many years in aerospace starting with than North America 18 years, from there went to Northrop and spent 5 years with final 5 years spent at TRWe retiring. Submitted by Nancy Steelman wife
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/5281/) - Winnie also worked in the Electrical Systems Design and Integration (ESDI) department where she worked on EMC and space radiation analysis. The latter is how we met many years ago. Mal Kong
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/4707/) - Howie was a really super engineer, manager, and person. I always remember him as the lead subcontracts engineering manager in R5 where he led the team which included Yo Wakamiya and Phil Yarborough among others. It was a pleasure for my Hardness & Survivability guys to work and travel with Howie and his team. He
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/4699/) - What a guy. Sorry that I will not be able to attend any of the services. Farewell to an engineer who made a difference.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/4697/) - I am very to sorry to hear this news. I knew and worked with Barry throughout my entire TRW career from 1970. We worked together on many proposals and R&D contracts. Our biggest project was the DOD VHSIC (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit) project around 1980 for which I wrote the application parts of the
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/4418/) - Nancy, I have encountered exactly the situation you described. I spent 30 minutes with NG benefits, and they transfered me to Metlife. Spent 30 minutes with Metlife benefits, and they transferred me back to NG. Another 30 minutes with Metlife and back to NG. This time, NG instructed me to write letters to NG Benefits
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/4255/) - Al was a caring, hardworking man with a quick wit. I will miss him greatly. And yes, I got the biggest kick out of seeing him in his Mini Cooper. He loved it! My best to Mel and the rest of the family. Dena Bouskos
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/4060/) - My husband ( Tom Castle) and I ( Nancy Castle) both retired from TRW, he in 1991 and me 1993.We received our $7500 life insurance policy at that time and it was with AEtna Life Insurance Co. . In approx. 2005 the police changed to "Metlife", and we received a formal letter from Metlife confirming
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/3949/) - From my wife after I had been retired for a few months: I married him for better or worse, but not for lunch.......
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/3773/) - Via Benefits has a web site: https://my.viabenefits.com/ . or call 855-832-0976 M-F 8A-9P. They should be able to advise you or provide you contact info.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/3725/) - Try their website https://my.viabenefits.com/
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/3457/) - Don, there was "good" on NPOESS? The program was mismanaged and over run which led to NASA going their own way from the AF. Mal Kong
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/2924/) - All Medigap policies are standard (assuming that you are not dealing with Medicare Advantage policies. For example, all type F policies offer the same reimbursement regardless of which company you choose - even though the premiums for the same policy may differ. In my opinion, the best policy is type F which reimburses you for
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/2923/) - I changed my Part D policy for 2018. I waited on hold for 20 minutes before I spoke to anybody. Next I was connected to an 'expert' who went through a series of questions that I couldn't stop although I had already picked my policy. Next 15 minutes more of hold then was connected to
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/2880/) - I have experienced many of the same difficulties with T-W. As a result of these together my disinclination to participate in the "auto reimbursement" feature, I have paid the complete annual premium for my BCBS health insurance and Met Life dental insurance then simply submitted one request for one reimbursement after I had confirmation that
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1518/) - Thanks for your reply Reggie. At the rate I was quoted for the Premium plan, I decided to go to the Value plan.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1502/) - Thanks for posting your comment, Barbara. We in the TRA have no inside information about the answer to your question. If your friend is still an employee, I wonder if it's possible that the difference is caused by the company subsidizing his health premiums more than they have chosen to for retirees. I, too, was
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1459/) - I had some problems with Towers Watson a few months ago. I filled out an authorization to be reimbursed for monthly medicare costs ($107 approx). After I thought about it for a few months I realized that I was going to run out of money well before the end of the year so I requested
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1388/) - That was a very nice benefit, but I'm not aware of any opportunity for retirees to take advantage of that. We've tried to get HR to negotiate retirees into their discount agreements, but haven't had much luck so far.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1385/) - As an employee I was eligible to get reduced rate subscription to Microsoft Office for home use. Is there any such benefit for retirees?
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1276/) - I have been through this situation also. Your best bet is to get the letter from NG Credit Union that certifies you have your vision/dental through them and have paid the premium and you will get repaid on a monthly basis. I don't like it either but what else can we do.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1228/) - The LA Times has yet another story on Si in today's edition. The link is http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-hiltzik-ramo-20160707-snap-story.html The site has an excellent 7 minute video by the National Academy of Engineers on Si when he made 100 years old.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1213/) - In the mid-1990s, when we rapidly growing out telecom business with Nokia and other companies, Tim Hannemann had me meet several times in Century City with Dr. Ramo. I was quite impressed as I had used his textbook "Fields and Waves" (by Ramo and Whinnery) in my EE classes in the 1960s. Dr Ramo followed
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1211/) - Si Ramo made TRW an elite and prestigious place for engineers and scientists to work. His concept of an office for every engineer and scientist was unprecedented in the Aerospace industry. Every practicing manager should read his 2005 book "Meetings, Meetings, and More Meetings: Getting Things Done When People Are Involved", in which he estimated
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1210/) - Here is the link to the Los Angeles Times article on Dr. Ramo. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-simon-ramo-20160628-snap-story.html It was a privilege to work at the company Si Ramo built. I saw him talk several times in small groups and he was always inspirational and thought provoking. The last time I saw Dr. Ramo was when NGC honored him
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1155/) - This is the link. http://breakingdefense.com/2016/06/cyber-attack-on-satellite-could-be-act-of-war-hpsci-ranking/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=30501215&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--0VZITWUSw5HXf_Qbb5O8rbqcJvPRfKvjeU7rscWc2yGgYQx_VY7U62e-FZo1qNv_HlEl51vK5DKpPctKHvb9FQ7F5lg&_hsmi=30501215
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1138/) - I can only comment on your dental insurance coverage. Though it is true TW only pays back monthly, you can set up your account so payments will be credited each month automatically, no need for monthly submittals by you. Call the the NG insurance office to get a letter confirming your coverage and send it
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/1041/) - I do not believe anyone received an actual policy. Contact info is: Northrop Grumman Benefit Center PO Box 4872 Chesapeake, VA 23327-4872 800-894-4194
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/999/) - Hey all Check out this article on the B-21! Boeing is no longer going to pursue any additional challenges. http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a30a1ba32482ff70e7cdbda89&id=dd8bd61afd&e=06bb476779
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/834/) - Watch the JWST Telescope get assembled in the NASA Goddard clean room. The Telescope structure was assembled in the NG high bay and shipped to Goddard in Greenbelt, MD, where the beryllium mirror segments are being mounted to the structure. Watch this happen on the live webcam.
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/988/) - Did you watch the show on Science Channel called Telescope? It features a number of our NG teammates talking about JWST, which is currently being assembled at Space Park and NASA Goddard. Final assembly will be here. At some point, we should see if we can get a TRA tour! If you missed the show,
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/764/) - Reggie, this is a phenomenally technically revealing video. I will be back to this forum often. Thanks. Carol Schamp
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/695/) - My husband and I also took a Danube cruise recently. We were on Viking Cruise lines, starting in Budapest, then traveled through Austria and Germany, ending in Nuremberg. We were in Budapest for three days before the cruise, and barely had enough time to see what we wanted. One thing that impressed me about the
- [](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/reply/636/) - Sounds like a high school type crazy idea since we haven't had any incidents in SP. What would Si say?

## Galleries

- [2017 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bws-gallery/2017-tra-holiday-party/)
- [2016 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bws-gallery/2016-tra-holiday-party/)

## Events

- [2026 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2026-summer-reunion/) - It's Time to Make Your Reservations for the TRA Summer Reunion! Please join us for the TRA 2026 Summer Reunion. We will meet at the Marmalade Café in El Segundo, where we will dine outdoors in their garden patio. It’s a perfect setting for a gathering of colleagues and frinds who want to visit, catch
- [2026 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2026-spring-fling/) - It’s time to make your reservations for our annual Spring luncheon. The Spring Fling is a great way to reconnect with former co-workers and see what they’ve been up to in retirement! This year we will again be at the: Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant 1636 W. Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena, CA 90247 Thursday, May 14,
- [East Coast TRW Reunion and Celebration!](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/east-coast-trw-reunion-and-celebration/) - Jim Miller (jmiller158@gmail.com) and Christian Neilsen (cneilsen@yahoo.com) are arranging an East Coast TRW reunion and celebration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of TRW for April 25th in Vienna, Virginia. All former employees of TRW are invited, especially if you worked on the East Coast. The deadline for registering for this event has passed.
- [Financial Planning 101](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/financial-planning-101/) - TRA is presenting a Zoom event you don't want to miss! Event: Financial Planning 101 Date: February 20th Time: 9:30 am (PST) Speaker: Chuck Friedlander You are invited to a special TRA zoom event featuring Chuck Friedlander of Wells Fargo Advisors. Chuck will discuss what to look for in financial planners, the ABC’s of investment accounts,
- [2025 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2025-holiday-party/) - Summer is behind us and, yes, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. Our luncheon last year at the Embassy Suites in El Segundo, CA, was well received. While the cost has gone up a little, it’s still a good price! So we’re planning to return! For this year's holiday event, we will be
- [2025 Medicare Overview (Zoom)](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2025-medicare-overview-zoom/) - Things No One Ever Tells You About Medicare Speaker: Melinda Gann Independent Insurance Agent HIR INSURANCE AGENCY REGISTRATION CLOSED Note: This meeting will be held via Zoom and will require advanced registration to participate. You do NOT need a Zoom account in order to participate. Melinda will give a Medicare Overview. She will also
- [2025 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2025-summer-reunion/) - Online Reservation Now Open, But Closes Midnight on Sun, Aug 10 Marmalade Café 2014 East Park Place El Segundo, CA 90245 Thursday, August 14, 2025 11 AM - 2 PM Cost: $35/person (including tax and tip) Special Guest: Chris Adams, Sector Vice President and General Manager of the Strategic Space Systems Division at Northrop Grumman,
- [2024 Spring Fling-SAVE THE DATE](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2024-spring-fling-save-the-date/) - SAVE THE DATE The 2024 Spring Fling will be held at: Lido di Manhattan 1550 Rosecrans Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Thursday, May 2, 2024, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Cost: $40/person ONLINE RESERVATIONS WILL BEGIN SOON! STAY TUNED
- [2024 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2024-summer-reunion/) - SAVE THE DATE Marmalade Café 2014 East Park Place El Segundo, CA 90245 Thursday, August 29, 2025 Cost: $35/person (including tax and tip) (Attendees List) Doors will open at 11:00 AM, so no need to arrive early. There will be plenty of time to mingle before lunch. For lunch we will have a choice of:
- [2025 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2025-spring-fling/) - It’s time to make your reservations for our annual Spring Fling, which is a great way to reconnect with former co-workers and see what they’ve been up to in retirement! For this year's Spring Fling event, we will be at a great new venue, which will be at: Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant 1636 W Redondo
- [2024 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2024-holiday-party/) - == ONLINE REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, NOV 24 AT MIDNIGHT == It’s time to make your reservations for our annual Holiday Party, which is a great way to reconnect with former co-workers and see what they’ve been up to in retirement! For this year's holiday event, we will be at a great new venue for
- [2024 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2024-spring-fling/) - == REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 26 AT MIDNIGHT == It’s time to make your reservations for our annual Spring luncheon. The Spring Fling is a great way to reconnect with former co-workers and see what they’ve been up to in retirement! This year we will be at: Lido di Manhattan 1550 Rosecrans Avenue Manhattan Beach,
- [Digital Transformation Program Overview with Carol Erikson](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/digital-transformation-program-overview-with-carol-erikson/) - To register for this event, visit this LINK. Problems registering? Contact reservations@tra-spacepark.org.
- [2023 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2023-holiday-party/) - ==>NOTE: A FEW TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS NOV 19, IF NOT SOLD OUT BEFORE THEN. It’s time to make your reservations for our annual Holiday event. The Holiday Party is a great way to reconnect with former co-workers and see what they’ve been up to in retirement! This year, we
- [2023 TRA Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2023-tra-summer-reunion/) - Join us for the TRA Summer Reunion on Tuesday, August 15, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will meet at the Marmalade Café in El Segundo, where we will dine outdoors in their garden patio. It’s a perfect setting for a gathering of colleagues and friends who want to visit, catch up on what’s new,
- [2023 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2023-spring-fling/) - It’s time for us to welcome Spring by meeting old and new friends for lunch and conversation. We plan to hold our 2023 TRA Spring Fling at: Vegas Seafood Buffet (Del Amo Mall) 3525 W Carson St Torrance, CA 90503 Tuesday, April 25th, 11:30 AM The restaurant provides an assortment of seafood, teppanyaki, churrasco, sushi,
- [San Diego TRA Day at the Races](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/san-diego-tra-day-at-the-races/) - Hey all you racehorse touts. Come join us at Del Mar, “where surf meets the turf”, on Thursday 21 July, first post at 2 PM. Bring spouses, friends and neighbors; they’re all welcome to join in the fun. Last year this event was a winner and we all had a great time. We have prepaid
- [JWST Update (via Zoom)](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/jwst-update/) - TRA is pleased to announce that we have rescheduled the second James Web Space Telescope (JWST) program update from Northrop Grumman Vice President and Program Manager Scott Willoughby and Northrop Grumman Vice President and Deputy Program Manager Vince Heeg. The event will be on Wednesday, April 5, 9:30AM to 10:30AM PST via a Zoom virtual
- [2022 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2022-holiday-party/) - The 2022 Holiday Party will be held at The Proud Bird on December 9 from 11a-2p. ==> Register Now!
- [TRW Bull Bar Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/trw-bull-bar-reunion/) - TRW Bull Bar Reunion for TRW Pine Gap alumni will be held in Colorado Springs on September 13-15, 2022. Reunion details can be found by visiting the Reunion home page. Send inquiries to BullBarReunion2022@gmail.com.
- [[Lecture] JWST:Viewing the Beginning of Time](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/jwst-viewing-the-beginning-of-time/) - A special event at the Western Museum of Flight on August 20 at 11 am when Debra Simmons, JWST Observatory System Engineering Lead for Northrop Grumman, will be lecturing about the current success of the JWST mission. This is in conjunction with the museum's Celebrity Lecture Series. More information can be found HERE.
- [2022 TRA Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2022-tra-summer-reunion/) - NOTE: As of June 16, 2022, reservations are now CLOSED! Come join your fellow TRA members at our 2022 Summer Reunion! As it has been over two years since TRA sponsored an in-person get-together, we’re planning a purely social event. This is a great chance to catch up with your fellow retirees in a casual
- [TRA 2017 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2122/) - Click here to find out who has signed up to attend the event. WHERE: Ports O’ Call Restaurant, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro FOOD: A sit-down three course dinner with your choice: Fettucini Alfredo with Chicken, King Salmon, or London Broil. Dinner includes a mixed green salad, vegetables, and cheesecake. BEVERAGES: A no-host bar with
- [GBSD Virtual Event with Steve Lunny](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/gbsd-virtual-event-with-steve-lunny/) - TRA is pleased to announce that we have arranged for a Zoom virtual event with Steven D. Lunny, vice president and program manager for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division at Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems, who will provide a top-level overview and answer
- [Western Museum of Flight Overview with Dale Hoffman and Jack Trost](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/wmof/) - TRA is continuing to provide opportunities for TRA members to convene online and to hear from interesting speakers. On Monday, June 28, 2021, TRA is sponsoring an online Zoom event with Dale Hoffman and Jack Trost for an overview of the Western Museum of Flight. The Western Museum of Flight is an aviation museum located
- [JWST Status Update with Scott Willoughby](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/jwst-status-update-with-scott-willoughby/) - Join your fellow TRW/Northrop Grumman colleagues to hear about the latest on the James Webb Space Telescope. Our guest speaker will be Scott Willoughby, NG Space Systems Vice President and JWST Program Manager. Willoughby joined TRW in 1989 as a member of the technical staff. He received a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in Electrical
- [TRA Virtual Chat with Arnie Streland](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-virtual-chat-with-arnie-streland/) - TRA is pleased to announce that we have arranged for a Zoom virtual event with Arnie Streland, Northrop Grumman Corporate Lead Executive for Los Angeles, who will talk and answer questions on the “Space Force Stand Up and Space Park Program Update.” The event will be on April 30th, 2021, at 9:00 AM to 10:30
- [Computer-Side Chat with Jeff Grant](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/computer-side-chat-with-jeff-grant/) - Zoom chat with Jeff Grant 123 fellow retirees and members of the NG/TRW Facebook group signed up to join Jeff Grant for a virtual chat on September 18. The participants spent time catching up with old colleagues before spending an hour getting insights from Jeff about his experiences in the intelligence community, working at TRW
- [TRA Spring Fling--<span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">CANCELLED!</span>](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-spring-fling-2/) - Due to the concern about COVID-19, we are cancelling the Spring Fling. Please be safe and healthy.
- [2019 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2019-tra-holiday-party-2/) - Summer is ending, the days are getting shorter, and it is already time to make your reservations for the TRA Holiday Party. This year, our party will be at the elegant and beautifully remodeled Proud Bird. The restaurant has also updated their “Airplane Park,” which features full-scale vintage aircraft models with views of the Los
- [JWST Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/jwst-tour/) - The TRA is hosting the third in our series of tours for the James Webb Space Telescope, which is being assembled in the M8 High Bay at Space Park. Guests are welcome; however, these tours are open only to United States Citizens. You must pre-register by filling out the form below. This is a particularly opportune
- [JWST Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/jwst-tour-2/) - The TRA is hosting the third in our series of tours for the James Webb Space Telescope, which is being assembled in the M8 High Bay at Space Park. Guests are welcome; however, these tours are open only to United States Citizens. You must pre-register by filling out the form below. This is a particularly opportune
- [2019 TRA Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2019-tra-summer-reunion/) - Our 2019 Summer Reunion event has been sold out. Thanks to all who made reservations. Click here to see who is had made reservations to this year's event Time flies! It is already time to make your reservations for our Summer Reunion. We are again going to try a new place based on
- [2019 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2019-spring-fling/) - Mark your calendars. It’s time for us to welcome Spring by meeting old and new friends for lunch and conversation. As long-time TRA members know many of our regular event locations have changed. Based on a suggestion from a member, we are trying out a new location. We plan to hold our 2019 TRA Spring
- [2018 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2018-tra-holiday-party-2/) - Make Your Reservations Now for the TRA Holiday Party Friday, December 7, 2018 from 11:00 to 3:00 WHERE: El Segundo Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. FOOD: A buffet-style dinner featuring Turkey with Dressing, Mahi-Mahi, and Roast Beef with Brown Gravy. Sides include mashed potatoes and gravy, yams, green beans almondine,
- [2018 TRA Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2018-tra-summer-reunion/) - The closure and renovation of the Proud Bird, and now the closure of the Ports O’Call restaurant, eliminated two of our favorite gathering spots. Fortunately, our events committee, led by Marcy Morrison, has identified new locations and dates for our Summer Reunion and Holiday Party. Our Summer Reunion will be held on Sunday, July
- [Special Event - A Chocolate Tasting Adventure with Hawaiian Chocolate and Cacao Association Member and Grower David Vandervoet](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/special-event-a-chocolate-tasting-adventure-with-hawaiian-chocolate-and-cacao-association-member-and-grower-david-vandervoet/) - TRA is pleased to announce a special event on April 26 with retired TRW vice president and TRA member David Vandervoet. Producing premier chocolate is more complex than producing premier wine. Most people have not tasted premier chocolate and the taste, like wine, varies depending on the region where it is grown. Come and experience
- [James Webb Space Telescope Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/james-webb-space-telescope-tour/) - Over 80 members and guests took a tour of the Aerospace Museum and a visit to the High Bay Observation Deck to see the JWST Spacecraft and Sunshield Assembly. If you were unable to attend, you will have another chance coming up on Thursday, April 5 at 11 am. To sign up, please click here. Photos
- [COLLINGS FOUNDATION WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR 2018](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/collings-foundation-wings-of-freedom-tour-2018/)
- [2016 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2016-tra-holiday-party/) - Join us for the TRA Holiday Party! Early reservations at $32/person can be made up until November 23. After that, the price goes up to $37. WHERE: Ports O’ Call Restaurant, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro FOOD: A sit-down three course dinner with your choice of one of three great entrées - Fettucini Alfredo
- [TRA Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-spring-fling/) - Mark your calendars. It’s time for us to welcome spring by meeting old and new friends over lunch. Our annual Spring Fling will be Thursday, May 11 at the newly renovated Proud Bird. Come and check out the changes at this aviation-themed restaurant that originally opened in 1967. While we will be in the event
- [TRA Board of Director Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-director-monthly-meeting-2/) - The TRA Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of the month at Space Park at 1:30pm. Members are welcome; however, the meeting will be in building E2, and an escort is required if you don’t have a badge. If you would like to attend, please let us know so that we can make
- [Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/summer-reunion/) - We have cut of on-line registration; however, you may still register and pay at the door. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see who has signed up to attend so far. Thanks to our members’ inputs we have chosen the Toyota USA Auto Museum in Torrance to hold our Summer Reunion. This may
- [TRA Board of Director Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-director-monthly-meeting/) - The TRA Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of the month at Space Park at 1:30pm. Members are welcome; however, the meeting will be in building E2, and an escort is required if you don't have a badge. If you would like to attend, please let us know so that we can make
- [The Flying Wing Comes to Life, The B-2 Bomber](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/the-flying-wing-comes-to-life-the-b-2-bomber/) - WMoF Celebrity Lecture: The Flying Wing Comes to Life, The B-2 Bomber With Don Weiss, B-2 Chief Test Pilot and Troy Johnson, Aerospace Systems Sector Chief Test Pilot Saturday May 20, 2017 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: TORRANCE AIRPORT, Western Museum of Flight Admission $5; Museum members free CLICK HERE for more information
- [TRA Board of Directors Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The TRA Board of Directors meeting is typically held the 3rd Thursday of each month. All members are welcome to attend. This month, the meeting will be held in the Archives in the basement of E2, so special arrangements will be needed if you would like to participate. Please contact the TRA if you would
- [Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/collings-foundation-wings-of-freedom-tour/) - This annual tour of restored WWII aircraft returns to Torrance Airport with a B-25, B-24, B-27, and a TF-51. For more information, visit the event page by clicking here. This year's visit will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle raid on Tokyo. The Torrance Airport Association usually is looking for volunteers to help set
- [TRA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-7/) - The Board meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30pm in the S-Cafeteria. All members are welcome to attend.
- [CELEBRITY LECTURE: Flying Wings and Radical Things (part 2)](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/celebrity-lecture-flying-wings-and-radical-things-part-2/) - CELEBRITY LECTURE: Flying Wings and Radical Things (part 2) With Tony Chong, Author/Historian Saturday 2/18/2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: TORRANCE AIRPORT, Western Museum of Flight Museum members free; non-members $5 CLICK HERE for more information
- [TRA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-6/) - The Board meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30pm in the S-Cafeteria. All members are welcome to attend.
- [Day Trip to the Reagan Library](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/day-trip-to-the-reagan-library/) - The Northrop Grumman Retirees Club has arranged a trip for their members to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, including a bus transportation, a Christmas Tree Exhibit, Guided Tour, and a Buffet Lunch. DAY TRIP TO REAGAN LIBRARY Christmas Trees Exhibit, Guided Tour & Buffet Lunch On Thursday, December 1, 2016 You are cordially invited
- [TRA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-5/) - We meet in the S-Cafeteria. All members are welcome to stop by.
- [Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture: The Genesis and World-Wide Impact of Robinson Helicopter](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/western-museum-of-flight-celebrity-lecture-the-genesis-and-world-wide-impact-of-robinson-helicopter/) - Saturday 11/19/2016 - 11:00 AM Location: TORRANCE AIRPORT, Western Museum of Flight Non-members $5; members free
- [WMOF Celebrity Lecture: Flying Wings and Radical Things](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/wmof-celebrity-lecture-flying-wings-and-radical-things/) - With Tony Chong, Northrop Grumman Historian Saturday 10/15/2016 - 11:00 AM Location: TORRANCE AIRPORT, Western Museum of Flight
- [TRA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-4/) - We meet in the S-Cafeteria. All members are welcome to stop by.
- [<font color="red">Annual Summer Reunion -- Rescheduled!</font>](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/annual-summer-reunion-rescheduled/) - In response to popular demand, our Annual Summer Reunion was once again held in the S-Cafeteria in Space Park. To see who was there, visit the photo page by clicking here. Thanks to Mary and Carl Holcomb for our photo album! Who Made Reservations? Sherry Adame + Guest David Adley + Guest Shelita Allen Terri Allison
- [TRA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-3/) - We meet in the S-Cafeteria. All members are welcome to stop by.
- [Celebrity Lecture at WMOF: SR-71 Blackbird](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/celebrity-lecture-at-wmof-sr-71-blackbird/) - CELEBRITY LECTURE: SR-71 Blackbird, With Col James Shelton Saturday 8/20/2016 11 AM Location: TORRANCE AIRPORT, Western Museum of Flight Non-members $5; members free CLICK HERE for more information
- [AIAA LA-LV Tech Panel-Viking 40 years on Mars](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/1261/) - Forty years ago, on June 19, 1976, Viking I entered orbit around Mars. Viking was a collaborative effort between many NASA Centers and Contractors, led by the Langley Viking Project Office with critical instrumentation designed and built by TRW (now Northrop Grumman Aerospace) in Redondo Beach. This year will commemorate the Viking missions, with
- [Funeral Services for Si Ramo Today](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/funeral-services-for-si-ramo-today/) - Simon Ramo has passed away at age 103. The visionary leader will be laid to rest Tuesday, July 26, in a service that will be webcast live. If you would like to watch, please log into http://www.ustream.tv/caltech and use the password "siramo" . The services will start at 2 pm. Please note that this is
- [<font color="red">Cancelled!</font>--July TRA Board of Director Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/monthly-tra-board-of-director-meeting/) - This month's Board of Directors meeting has been cancelled!
- [Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/western-museum-of-flight-celebrity-lecture/) - Global Hawk Still in Combat With Col. Robert C. Ettinger USAF (ret) For more information, click here.
- [TRA Open Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-open-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-5/)
- [TRA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-2/)
- [Western Museum of Flight Ramp Review](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/western-museum-of-flight-ramp-review/) - Stop by and meet the pilots who will fly over the Torrance Armed Forces Parade in honor of our nation's veterans. For more information, click here.
- [Guided Tour of the Roynon Museum of Earth Science and Paleontology](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/guided-tour-of-the-roynon-museum-of-earth-science-and-paleontology/) - The San Diego chapter of TRA has planned a new and interesting event for May in Escondido, CA. A . Please note this event is on a non-traditional day: Wednesday. Keith Roynon, a scientist, spent decades collecting dinosaur fossils, rocks and minerals. The collection is now arranged in Escondido in his Roynon Museum of Earth Science.
- [TRA Open Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-open-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-4/)
- [TRA International Printing Museum Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-international-printing-museum-tour/) - March 10, 2016 At long last, a special adult-only guided tour of the International Printing Museum just for TRA members, families and friends. Each tour (see form below) can accommodate only 60 people so the first 120 to sign up will be guaranteed a place. This is a popular tour so don’t wait until the
- [TRA Open Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-open-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-3/)
- [TRA Open Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-open-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-2/)
- [2016 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2016-spring-fling/) - TRA Holiday Party – Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 SPRING FLING RESERVATION FORM Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:00 to 3:00 Reservation Deadline: April 6, 2016 Retiree Name:______________________________________________ Street Address: _____________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _______________ Membership No (from mailing label): _______________ Phone: ________________ Guest Name(s):_____________________________________________ Guest Name(s):_____________________________________________ Total number attending:____________ at $30 each
- [Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour 2016](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/collings-foundation-wings-of-freedom-tour-2016/) - Save the Date! The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour will be at the Torrance Airport in April. Last year, they brought in a B-24, a B-17, and a Mustang. We'll post more information as it becomes available
- [Western Museum Of Flight Celebrity Lecture--Grumman X-Wing Fighter](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/western-museum-of-flight-celebrity-lecture-grumman-x-wing-fighter/)
- [San Diego/TRW Retirees Association 2016 Annual Meeting--<span style="color: #ff0000">CANCELLED</span>](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/san-diegotrw-retirees-association-2016-annual-meeting-and-bingo/) - San Diego/TRW Retirees Association Annual Meeting Has Been Cancelled! For more information, see the San Diego Chapter website at http://sandiego.tra-spacepark.org/next_event.html.
- [Thanksgiving](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/thanksgiving/)
- [TRA Open Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-open-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting/) - This meeting if open to all interested members.
- [2015 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/2015-holiday-party/) - TRA’s Big Holiday Party! Don’t Miss It! Friday, December 4, 2015 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Reservation Deadline — Nov. 20, 2015 WHERE: Ports O’ Call Restaurant, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro THE ROOMS: The party will be in the beautiful upstairs rooms at the restaurant — the Breakwater Room with its great view
- [TRA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/tra-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting/)
- [Reservation Deadline for 2015 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/event/reservation-deadline-for-2015-holiday-party/) - Don't miss out on the fun! Reserve your spot before Friday, November 20. For more details, click here.

## Galleries

- [2024 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2024-holiday-party/)
- [2024 ATD Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2024-atd-luncheon/)
- [2024 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2024-summer-reunion/)
- [2024 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2024-spring-fling/)
- [2023 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2023-holiday-party/)
- [2023 ATD Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2023-atd-luncheon/)
- [2023 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2023-summer-reunion/)
- [2023 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2023-spring-fling/)
- [test](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/test/)
- [2022 ATD Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2022-atd-reunion/)
- [2022 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2022-holiday-party/)
- [2022 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2022-summer-reunion/)
- [2017 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2017-tra-holiday-party/)
- [2019 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2019-holiday-party/)
- [2019 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2019-summer-reunion/)
- [2019 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2019-spring-fling/)
- [2018 Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2018-holiday-party/)
- [2018 Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2018-summer-reunion/)
- [2018-04 Chocolate Tasting Adventure with Dave Vandervoet](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2018-04-chocolate-tasting-adventure-with-dave-vandervoet/)
- [2018-02-13 JWST Tour](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2018-02-13-jwst-tour/)
- [2015 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2015-spring-fling/)
- [2014 Holiday Luncheon](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2014-holiday-luncheon/)
- [2014 Annual Member Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2014-annual-member-meeting/)
- [2013 Holiday Photos](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2013-holiday-photos/)
- [2017 TRA Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2017-tra-summer-reunion/)
- [2016 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2016-tra-holiday-party/)
- [2016 TRA Summer Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2016-tra-summer-reunion/)
- [2016 Spring Fling](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2016-spring-fling/)
- [2015 San Diego TRA Photo Gallery](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2015-san-diego-tra-photo-gallery/)
- [2015 TRA Holiday Party](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2015-tra-holiday-party/)
- [2015 ATD Annual Reunion](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2015-atd-annual-reunion/)
- [2015 Employee Appreciation Day](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2015-employee-appreciation-day/)
- [2015 Annual Member Meeting](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_gallery/2015-annual-member-meeting/)

## Gallery Share

- [Image](https://tra-spacepark.org/bwg_share/image/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Upcoming Events](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/upcoming-events/)
- [Nearby Things to Do](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/nearby-things-to-do/)
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/volunteer-opportunities/)
- [TRW/NG Historical Documents](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/trwng-historical-documents/)
- [Interesting Information](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/interesting-information/)
- [Recent NG News](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/recent-ng-news/)
- [NG/TRW Facebook Posting](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/ng-trw-facebook-posting/)
- [TRA News](https://tra-spacepark.org/category/tra-news/) - What’s happening at the TRA?

## Topic Tags

- [Medicare](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/medicare/)
- [Medical](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/medical/)
- [Insurance](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/insurance/)
- [LIC](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/lic/)
- [Anthem health insurance premiums increases](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/anthem-health-insurance-premiums-increases/)
- [Health Insurance](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/health-insurance/)
- [Spouse](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/spouse/)
- [Paul Melancon](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/paul-melancon/)
- [JWST](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/jwst/)
- [Health Reimbursement Arrangement](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/health-reimbursement-arrangement/)
- [VIA Benefits](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/via-benefits/)
- [Hardness & Survivability Legacy](https://tra-spacepark.org/forums/topic-tag/hardness-survivability-legacy/)

## Gallery Categories

- [Default](https://tra-spacepark.org/gallery_categories/default/)

## Event Categories

- [TRA Events](https://tra-spacepark.org/events-calendar/category/tra-events/) - TRA sponsored events
- [Events near Space Park](https://tra-spacepark.org/events-calendar/category/events-near-space-park/) - Outside events in the Space Park vicinity
- [Holiday](https://tra-spacepark.org/events-calendar/category/holiday/)
- [Events in San Diego](https://tra-spacepark.org/events-calendar/category/events-in-san-diego/)
- [Events on East Coast](https://tra-spacepark.org/events-calendar/category/events-on-east-coast/)