Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Captain Michael Haymon, who took command of Naval Air Station Fallon in March 2025, outlined upcoming base expansion plans and reaffirmed the Navy’s partnership with local businesses during the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on April 16 at the Fallon Convention Center.

Hosted by the Fallon Chamber of Commerce and catered by Wild Horse Café, the luncheon gave community and business leaders a chance to hear directly from the installation’s commanding officer.

Captain Haymon began by sharing some of his background and noted the strong partnership NAS Fallon has with the city and Churchill County. Military staff and transient personnel contribute to a strong local economy.

He continued with explanations of expansions that will be completed by 2028. The base has broken ground and is building 92 new homes, increasing the total to 291 by 2027. When the F‑35 hangar is completed in 2028, this will add 800 support personnel to the base. There are currently 2,900 employees.

Captain Haymon took questions from the luncheon participants before leaving the event. When asked whether the base had any damage after the April 13 earthquake, he said there was no damage to any buildings or property. He added that it was the first quake he had experienced and that it was scary, a sentiment most of the members shared.