Chief of Naval Air Training

CNATRA's official Twitter site. Oversees the Naval Air Training Command, which produces the world’s finest combat aviation professionals.

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

At approximately 10:50 a.m. CST, a Navy instructor pilot and a student aviator ejected from a T-6B Texan II, assigned to Training Air Wing 5, in the vicinity of Barin Naval Outlying Field near Foley, AL. Both safe. Full statement: https://t.co/l25u5Im8rO

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

On #VeteransDay, we recognize the courage and commitment of brave individuals who willingly made the decision to don this country's uniform and protect its land and people.

To our veterans, thank you. We are honored by your service and sacrifice. @flynavy

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

We have the watch. 🫡

Rear Adm. Richard Brophy presents the Legion of Merit to CAPT Thomas Gibbons during his retirement ceremony aboard the USS Lexington. Gibbons served 38 years in the Navy and began his career as an Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen (AZ) in 1985. 🇺🇸🛩️🛠️

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Happy Birthday U.S. Navy! To 247 years on watch and many more to come! 🇺🇸⚓️🎉🎊
@USNavy | @flynavy
#flynavy #flymarines #flyCoastGuard #WeAreNavalAviation

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Everybody's working for the weekend 🎤🎼

Amentum Mechanic Steve Mendiola inspects a fuel control unit from a T-44C Pegasus at VT-31 on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Civilian contractors provide aviation maintence enabling us to train the next generation of Naval Aviators.

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

#OTD in 1970, TORA! TORA! TORA! premiered. The spectacular scene with a P-40 crashing into other fighters was an accident caused when the stunt radio-controlled plane went out of control. The crew seen running for their lives were not acting. The director decided to use the shot.

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Yesterday, our pilot for a day Seth Wilkey became an honoray Naval Aviator receiving his Wings of Gold from the Executive Officer of VT-35 on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. He toured the flight line viewing a T-6B Texan, a T-44 Pegasus, and a P-3 Orion.

@USNavy @flynavy

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Did anyone order wings?

These are a few of our newest Naval Aviators receiving their Wings of Gold in Corpus Christi, Texas. Receiving Wings of gold represents years of dedication and Navy flight training, and is encapsulated in a moment.

@USNavy | @NAE_Readiness | @flynavy

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

We will never forget.

Today the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Fire and Emergency Services hosted the 21st Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the NASCC Fire Station. We remember the 2,977 lives lost that day, and the immeasurable sacrifices made by our nation.

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Congratulations to some of our newest Aviators!

Rear Admiral Brophy, Chief of Naval Air Training, recently visited NAS Meridian for a winging with Training Air Wing One. TRAWING One trains students in the T-45C Goshawk, the Navy's advanced jet trainer.

@USNavy @flynavy

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

NAS Kingsville Emergency Services and Kingsville Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. No civilians were harmed in this incident. The pilot was conducting a routine training flight that originated at NAS Kingsville. The incident is under investigation.

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Today at approximately 12:00 p.m. CDT, a Navy T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft assigned to Training Air Wing 2 at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, crashed on approach to NAS Kingsville.

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

One instructor pilot was aboard and ejected from the aircraft. The pilot has been transported to Christus Spohn Hospital-Kleberg for further evaluation. The aircraft impacted an empty field on Navy property just north of the airfield.

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Rear Adm. Rich Brophy, arriving! Rear Adm. Robert Westendorff relinquished command as CNATRA during a change of command ceremony aboard #USSLexington today. Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces, was the presiding officer.
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[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Seven #NASA astronaut candidates at TW6 are learning a condensed 10-week Naval Flight Officer training curriculum as part of the NASA Artemis lunar exploration program in preparation for navigating and communicating as a NASA flight crew. @flynavy

https://t.co/g4Hp8V3KCi

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Congratulations to the VT-10 Wildcats on their recent change of command. We send fair winds and following seas to CDR Agostinelli and congratulate him on his retirement and welcome CDR Gleason and CDR Baldwin as they take over as CO and XO. https://t.co/k2JLOWHJeP @flynavy

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Our Naval flight surgeons celebrated the centennial of their profession with at CNATRA Headquarters, April 29. Capt. Theron Toole, CNATRA Force Surgeon, and Lt. Michael Luby, TW4 Flight Surgeon, cut the cake, representing the most senior and junior Naval flight surgeons present.

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

CNATRA is pleased to announce Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) First Class (NAC/AW) Zachary P. Sykora of Helicopter Training Squadron 8 - HT-8 as the 2021 Sailor of the Year. For the whole story: https://t.co/1QwnE8T73I @flynavy

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

Hand salute! Training Air Wing 5held a change of command ceremony, March 18. Capt. Jade Lepke relieved Col. Jeffrey Pavelko as Commodore in a ceremony aboard NAS Whiting Field. For the whole story: https://t.co/jIbpza2Nib @flynavy

[Chief of Naval Air Training @CNATRA]

#ProjectCorsair is underway!
Project Corsair is a prototype flight training syllabus for advanced tactical #jet pipeline students and introduces advanced concepts students would typically receive in FRS. @flynavy

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/dJdz61AX41