Eastern Region (NEA)

In 2020, during the challenges of the pandemic, a playful prank among air traffic controllers at Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT) evolved into a heartwarming charity success. The story began with a humorous nod to the 1978 […]

On Sept. 14, Potomac TRACON (PCT) member Taylor Warren and his wife, Emilia, attended a reception with U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (Va.-6). The event provided Warren an opportunity to connect with congressional staff and discuss NATCA’s […]

U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (Va.-1) hosted NATCA Potomac TRACON (PCT) members Andy Rhodes and Brian Schmelzel at an event on Sept. 20. Upon their arrival, Wittman recognized the NATCA logos on their legislative activism shirts, and […]

U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 7th District Abigail Spanberger visited Potomac TRACON (PCT) on Aug. 14. PCT FacRep Amy Lark and National Legislative Committee Virginia State Coordinator Brian Schmelzel helped facilitate the visit. Spanberger asked many questions […]

NATCA is proud to once again sponsor The Northern Virginia Labor Federation’s Tribute to Labor Dinner. The event was held in Tyson’s Corner, Va. on May 19, and featured several union activists as speakers, including former […]

The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as FacReps at their local facilities. AlaskanSteven Ott (Juneau ATCT, JNU) EasternAndrea Martin (Capital Cities/Harrisburg Federal Contract […]