NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps

It's been another great year serving the Nation in the name of science! As a NOAA Corps officer, you may find yourself flying through the air, cutting through waves on the open sea, or diving in clear waters to assist with research missions. Learn more about what it's like to serve in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps in the story below!

NOAA Corps Journey A Visual Guide for a NOAA Commissioned Officer Career

In the latest NOAA Ocean Podcast, we interview Commander John Kidd, who led NOAA’s Navigation Response Teams for the past three years. Strategically located around the country, our Navigation Response Teams remain on call to respond to emergencies, speeding the resumption of shipping after storms, and protecting life and property from underwater dangers to navigation.

Hear how these teams get to disaster zones, the coordination and science behind reopening a port after a hurricane, and more here: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/may26/nop83-navigation-response-team.html