Jon Lushenko

Prospective Navigator at USS VINSON (CVN 70)

[Jon Lushenko @jlushenko]

Underway aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, I prepared for my next assignment and learned I was selected for promotion to Captain.

Grateful to the TR team, and to my family, friends, and mentors for their steady support. Excited for what’s next with great shipmates.

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Charts, tides, relentless rigor - Surface Navigator School delivered.

2 months reinforced that success comes from precision, discipline, and teamwork

What stood out most? Professionals who elevate everyone around them.

Crossed the finish line today. Better for the experience.

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Almost a week ago, I bid farewell to the VT-2 Doerbirds. Leading this remarkable team was the honor of a lifetime. Thankful for the memories, friendships, and what lies ahead - plus one very cold, unforgettable final flight water drenching!

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Huge thanks to James & Grace Denkins for making this vision real and for joining the flock as “Honorary Doerbirds.” A proud Skipper moment and a new chapter in our story.

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Proud doesn’t begin to cover it — our #team is shaping tomorrow’s aviators while honoring our heritage. The Doerbird has landed, and we’re soaring! #RiseToTheChallenge @trawingfive @NASWF @CNATRA @flynavy

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T-5 days until the USNA Class of 2005 reunion! Grateful for the friendships, memories, and shared service that continue to stand the test of time. ⚓️

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Celebrating the Navy’s 250th and our 16th wedding anniversary, and in the same night to boot! Grateful for the service, love, and adventure that define both journeys. ❤️⚓

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Big week for the Doerbirds! 🦅 Honored to host @CNATRA, RADM McCoy, at @trawingfive & VT-2. He shared his vision for Naval Aviation Training and presented us with the FY24 CNO Aviation “Safety S” 🏆—a testament to how safety underpins warfighting. #RiseToTheChallenge ✈️

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Full circle moment — my first Chief, Senior Chief Jeffrey Llanos, stopped by to congratulate Mallory and me on command. Last time we stood side by side was 2011 as Plankowners at HSM-71. His steady hand back then still guides me today. #RisingToTheChallenge

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A view worth flying for — 12 T-6Bs, historic Newport’s waters below, and a team that never stops Rising to the Challenge. Honored to lead our team. #NavalAviation #Leadership

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Got some stick time flying our squadron tail bird this week — honored to lead this team!

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Not your average class photo.

This is a snapshot of hard work, hustle, and heart — on the ramp and in the skies. Training day by day to lead the way. #FlyNavy #DoerbirdDrive #warfightingreadiness #leathlity #BirdsUp

@flynavy @CNATRA @NASWF

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Fantastic evening celebrating #Doerbird camaraderie and #navalaviation warfighting ethos at our squadron’s annual Dining Out. #BirdsUp!

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The Doerbirds wrapped up Week 1 of CNATRA & Training Air Wing FIVE det ops in #LakeHavasu—flying hard, honing #warfighting skills, and building #teamwork.

On #SuperBowl Sunday, we’re reminded that greatness comes from trust, preparation, and execution. We #RiseToTheChallenge!

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Winter storms couldn’t stop VT-2 from honoring one of our own! Using Google Meet & Continuity of Operations protocols, we celebrated our latest Primary Flight Completer, ready to support the Naval Aviation Enterprise forward deployed.

#Adaptability #Teamwork @flynavy @CNATRA

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Today, we celebrated the Last Flight for 2 instructors who’ve shaped the next gen of naval aviators. Proud of our team for rising to the challenge & completing student trng before a historic storm shut down ops. Resilience defines Navy Air! @CNATRA @USNavy @flynavy @NASWF

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From the skies to the gridiron, Doerbirds soar high! 🦅 During this year’s @ArmyNavyGame, a Mid proudly donned our squadron patch - a symbol of warfighting spirit, teamwork & toughness. Like on the field, we “Rise to the Challenge” with grit, unity, and a drive to succeed! BZ!

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Congrats to our newest NFOs who earned their coveted #wingsofgold during a fantastic ceremony hosted by Training Air Wing SIX. It was a true honor and inspiring experience to pin NFO Wings on one of the young warriors who is joining the greatest warfighting profession on earth.

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