TH-57 helicopters are cramped together in the hangar
TH-57 helicopters are cramped together in the hangar at Naval Air Station Whiting Field's South Field to protect them from the heavy winds and debris expected from Tropical Storm Isaac. (U.S. Navy photo by Jay ... More
Incoming Helicopter Training Squadron Eight (HT-8)
Incoming Helicopter Training Squadron Eight (HT-8) commanding officer Cmdr. Lena Kaman is "piped ashore" during the change of command ceremony. Offgoing HT-8 commanding officer Cmdr. Jessica Parker relinquished... More
The final T-6B Texan II is maneuvered into place at
The final T-6B Texan II is maneuvered into place at North Field hangar at Naval Air Station Whiting Field. The base and Training Air Wing 5 are ceasing flight operations and either housing the aircraft or flyin... More
Lt. Col. John “Jiggety” James (left), commanding officer,
Lt. Col. John “Jiggety” James (left), commanding officer, Training Squadron Six (VT-6), “Shooters,” turned over the VT-6 flag to Cmdr. David Mims, former Executive Officer, VT-6, during a ceremony at NAS Whitin... More
With no helicopters on the flight line, Naval Air Station
With no helicopters on the flight line, Naval Air Station Whiting Field's South Field looks a little eerie. All the aircraft were cleared as part of the preparations for Tropical Storm Isaac. U.S. Navy photo by... More
Incoming Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lena Kaman receives
Incoming Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lena Kaman receives the Helicopter Training Squadron 8 command colors from Chief Petty Officer Robert Hand during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Whiting... More
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation complex in the U.S., continues to train future aviation war fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard students, to include ... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Clark (center) receives
Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Clark (center) receives the Margaret Flowers Civic Award trophy from the Pensacola Council Navy League in a luncheon Feb. 21. Supporting him was NAS Whiting Field Command Master Ch... More
Members of the NAS Whiting Field Naval Security Forces
Members of the NAS Whiting Field Naval Security Forces conduct an active shooter drill during Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020 Thursday, Feb. 6. The annual exercise is designed to enhance the readines... More
T-6B Texan trainer aircraft taxi at Naval Air Station
T-6B Texan trainer aircraft taxi at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla., after a unique aerial change of command during which Cmdr. Wes Barnes, former executive officer, Training Squadron Two (VT-2)... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) A student and instructor
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) A student and instructor pilots assigned to Training Air Wing (TW) 5 review aircraft discrepancy books prior to their scheduled training flights at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in... More
Twenty two U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student aviators
Twenty two U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student aviators received their wings of gold in front of family and friends at NAS Whiting Field Nov. 22. They are the newest rotary pilots to join the ranks of unrestric... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Junior officers sign documents
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Junior officers sign documents after their promotion ceremony at Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla., June 5. HT-8 provides advance... More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Brian J. Clark,
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Brian J. Clark, was named 2019 Fire Officer of the Year for Navy Region Southeast recently. As a fire officer, Clark provides advice, training and mentorship to firefighting ... More
(191206-N-QF733-0001) Members of Helicopter Training
(191206-N-QF733-0001) Members of Helicopter Training Squadron 18, the “Vigilant Eagles,” stand at attention during a recent change of command ceremony and colors presentation onboard Naval Air Station Whiting ... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Student Naval Aviator Ensign
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Student Naval Aviator Ensign Max Miller, left, and Instructor Pilot Lt. Ned Davis, assigned to Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 28 review an aircraft discrepancy book prior to a sch... More
Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Jacob Burrow and Officer
Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Jacob Burrow and Officer Kenneth Sandusky, NAS Whiting Field Navy Security Forces, respond to an active shooter drill during a portion of Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Commanding Officer of Helicopter
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Commanding Officer of Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 Cmdr. Jessica Parker, from St. Louis, administers the Oath of Office to officers under her charge during a promotion ceremon... More
Lt.j.g. Robert Woods, Training Air Wing Five’s 35,000th
Lt.j.g. Robert Woods, Training Air Wing Five’s 35,000th student aviator to receive his wings of gold onboard Naval Air Station Whiting Field is pinned by his wife, Nikki Woods. The lieutenant completed rotary ... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Student Naval Aviator Ensign
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Student Naval Aviator Ensign Max Miller, left, and Instructor Pilot Lt. Ned Davis, assigned to Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 28, walk out to the airfield for a scheduled training... More
The final T-6B Texan II is maneuvered into place at
The final T-6B Texan II is maneuvered into place at Naval Air Station Whiting Field's North Field hangar. The base and Training Air Wing 5 are ceasing flight operations and either housing the aircraft or flying... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Functional Check Flight
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Functional Check Flight Pilot Mike Barretta talks to Training Air Wing (TW) 5 student naval aviators about the parachute loft at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. TW-5 ... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters from Training Air Wing (TW) 5 sit on the flightline at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. TW-5 conducts primary fixed-wing and advanced heli... More
Cmdr. Jessica Parker receives the Meritorious Service
Cmdr. Jessica Parker receives the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service from Oct 2016 to June 2019 upon completion of her tour as commanding officer, Helicopter Training Squadron 8 during a change ... More
Hospitalman Matthew Hampton holds his certificate for
Hospitalman Matthew Hampton holds his certificate for a Certified Phlebotomy Technologist at Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Whiting Field, June 12. Hampton, from Orlando, Florida, utilized Navy Credentialing... More
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation complex in the U.S., continues to train future aviation war fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard students, to include ... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Commanding Officer of Helicopter
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Commanding Officer of Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 Cmdr. Jessica Parker, from St. Louis, returns from her last flight flown as an instructor pilot at Naval Air Station Whiting... More
T-6B Texan trainer aircraft taxi at Naval Air Station
T-6B Texan trainer aircraft taxi at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla., after a unique aerial change of command during which Cmdr. Wes Barnes, former executive officer, Training Squadron Two (VT-2)... More
Capt. Doug Rosa, commodore, Training Air Wing Five,
Capt. Doug Rosa, commodore, Training Air Wing Five, Cmdr. Wes Barnes, incoming commanding officer, VT-2, Capt. Mark Jackson, U.S. Coast Guard, departing commanding officer of VT-2, and Lt. Frank Tillotson, Chap... More
170728-N-KW679-0122 TOCOA, Honduras (July 28, 2017)
170728-N-KW679-0122 TOCOA, Honduras (July 28, 2017) Lt. Bianca Chun, the senior medical officer and family medicine doctor at Naval Branch Health Clinic, Naval Air Station Whiting Field, teaches a basic lifesav... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Clark stands with Margaret
Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Clark stands with Margaret Flowers, namesake of the award that honors the military member for outstanding contributions to the community for the year. Clark won the prestigious awa... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Commanding Officer of Helicopter
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Commanding Officer of Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 Cmdr. Jessica Parker, from St. Louis, returns from her last flight flown as an instructor pilot at Naval Air Station Whiting... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Junior officers assigned
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Junior officers assigned to Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 take the Oath of Office during a promotion ceremony at the squadron, June 5. HT-8, located at Naval Air Station Whitin... More
Commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field,
Commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Capt. Paul Bowdich, U.S. Navy and Training Air Wing Five commodore, Col. Dave Morris, U.S. Marine Corps, cut the ribbon to the Navy’s newest outlying landi... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Helicopter Training Squadron
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 Instructor Pilot Lt. Eric Cunningham, right, briefs Student Naval Aviators Lt. j.g. Will Bloom and Ensign Ray Nisson before a training flight in a... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Helicopter Training Squadron
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 Instructor Pilot LMarine Maj. Kyleigh Cullen, left, briefs Student Naval Aviator Ensign James Atkins before a training flight in a TH-57 Ranger he... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Mansoor Kyemtore, from
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Mansoor Kyemtore, from Accra, Ghana, holds his certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Whiting Field, June 12. Kyemtore complete... More
Celebration for New Fitness Facility
City, county and base representatives watch as Capt. Enrique Sadsad, base commanding officer, and Congressman Jeff Miller cut the ribbon on the air station's new fitness facility. The new 28,000 square foot sit... More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Alex B. Torres
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Alex B. Torres prepares a firetruck to be able to respond to any contingencies at Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s outlying landing fields. He was recently named Firefig... More
Naval Air Station Whiting Field commanding officer,
Naval Air Station Whiting Field commanding officer, Capt. Paul Bowdich, and commanding officer of Helicopter Training Squadron-8, Cmdr. Jessica Parker, fly for the first time at the Navy’s newest outlying landi... More
Capt. Mark Jackson, U.S. Coast Guard, (front), former
Capt. Mark Jackson, U.S. Coast Guard, (front), former commanding officer of VT-2, and Cmdr. Wes Barnes, incoming VT-2 commanding officer, exit their aircraft and walk to the hangar for the remainder of VT-2’s c... More
Sailors Play Santa, US Navy Photogrpah
Bypassing the traditional red sleigh, Santa visited Bennett C. Russell Elementary School in style with the help of a TH-57 Sea Ranger Helicopter. Pilots attached to Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 28 flew San... More
Training Air Wing 5's new T-6B Texan II
Thomas Cooley Jr. instructs Training Air Wing 5's first group of student military aviators on the preflight procedures of the new T-6B Texan II. TRAWING-5 anticipates a complete transition to the new aircraft b... More
T-6B Texan II aircraft fill the North Field hangar
T-6B Texan II aircraft fill the North Field hangar at Naval Air Station Whiting Field. The base and Training Air Wing 5 are ceasing flight operations and either housing the aircraft or flying them out to avoid ... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Civilian contractors conduct
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Civilian contractors conduct a foreign-object-debris (FOD) walk on Naval Air Station Whiting Field flightline in Milton, Fla. NAS Whiting Field is home to Training Air Wing 5, which ... More
(191206-N-QF733-0002) During a ceremony at Naval Air
(191206-N-QF733-0002) During a ceremony at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in December, Cmdr. Kenneth Kerr (left) hands the Helicopter Training 18 squadron pennant to Lt. Col. John Beal, signifying the passing... More
(VIRIN: 191127-N-QF733-1001) NAS Whiting Field Commanding
(VIRIN: 191127-N-QF733-1001) NAS Whiting Field Commanding Officer, Capt. Paul Bowdich, presents Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate Shane Ammons with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions saving ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Marcello Alcantar (left), grapples with an
Lt. Cmdr. Marcello Alcantar (left), grapples with an opponent during the February 2019 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in New Orleans. He went on to win gold at the tournament in two weight categor... More
Cmdr. David Mims, incoming commanding officer, VT-6
Cmdr. David Mims, incoming commanding officer, VT-6 Shooters, received his command pin from his wife, Terri Mims, during a ceremony at NAS Whiting Field on Feb. 27. Mims will lead the VT-6 Shooters performing ... More
VIRIN: 191127-N-QF733-1002 NAS Whiting Field Commanding
VIRIN: 191127-N-QF733-1002 NAS Whiting Field Commanding Officer, Capt. Paul Bowdich, presents NAS Whiting Field Patrolman Douglas Waller with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions sav... More
Helicopter Training Operations at NAS Whiting Field
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Instructor pilots Cmdr. Nate Moore, left, and Lt. Jake Hopper review their flight plan before a formation qualification flight at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. Inst... More
NAS Whiting Field receives Navy Security Force of the Year Award
Members of NAS Whiting Field’s Navy Security Force participated in a recent exercise while evaluators look on and score their response to an exercise intruder on the installation. Participation and evaluation d... More
Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, Commander, Navy Region Southeast,
Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, and Naval Air Station Whiting Field executive officer, Cmdr. Jim Brownlee walk out to greet the commanding officer, NAS Whiting Field, Capt. Paul Bowdi... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Helicopter Training Squadron
MILTON, Fla. (June 3, 2019) Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8 Instructor Pilot Lt. Steven Harders, left, briefs Student Naval Aviators Lt. j.g. Stephen Brown, back, and Marine 1st Lt. Luis Lawson before a tra... More
Training Air Wing Five Commodore, Capt. Doug Rosa,
Training Air Wing Five Commodore, Capt. Doug Rosa, presented Lt.Col. John James, outgoing commanding officer, VT-6 “Shooters,” with a meritorious service medal for outstanding service from 2017 to 2020. The me... More
The final T-6B Texan II is maneuvered into place at
The final T-6B Texan II is maneuvered into place at the North Field hangar at Naval Air Station Whiting Field. The base and Training Air Wing 5 are ceasing flight operations and either housing the aircraft or f... More
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation complex in the U.S., continues to train future aviation war fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard students, to include ... More
September 11th commemoration
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Adam Turner, right, approaches the base of Naval Air Station Whiting Field's flagpole as Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Nina Buruca salutes to during a commemoration of the tragic eve... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters from Training Air Wing (TW) 5 sit on the flightline at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. TW-5 conducts primary fixed-wing and advanced heli... More
Capt. Doug Rosa, commodore, Training Air Wing Five,
Capt. Doug Rosa, commodore, Training Air Wing Five, Cmdr. Wes Barnes, incoming commanding officer, VT-2, Capt. Mark Jackson, U.S. Coast Guard, departing commanding officer of VT-2, and Lt. Frank Tillotson, Chap... More
Twenty two U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student aviators
Twenty two U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student aviators received their wings of gold at NAS Whiting Field Nov. 22. They are the newest rotary pilots to join the ranks of unrestricted naval aviators. During the... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Student Naval Aviator Lt.
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Student Naval Aviator Lt. j.g. Michael Sims, assigned to Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8, conducts a flight brief before a training flight in a TH-47C Sea Ranger helicopter at Na... More
Hospitalman Matthew Hampton draws blood in the Laboratory
Hospitalman Matthew Hampton draws blood in the Laboratory at Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Whiting Field, June 12. Hampton, from Orlando, Florida, completed the Phlebotomy Technologist certification on May 29, 2019.
Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Shane Ammons
Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Shane Ammons (left) and Patrolman Douglas Waller (right) stand in front of a rescue vehicle at NAS Whiting Field. (Photo by Ens. Anthony Harrison, NAS Whiting Field Pub... More
NAS Whiting Field 2019 Junior and Senior civilians of the Year
200106-N-AW177-0001: Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s 2019 Junior Civilian of the Year, Kayla Ashlock (left) and Senior Civilian of the Year Katie Prestesater (right). (Photo by Ens. Anthony Harrison, NAS Whi... More
170728-N-KW679-0171 TOCOA, Honduras (July 28, 2017)
170728-N-KW679-0171 TOCOA, Honduras (July 28, 2017) Lt. Bianca Chun, the senior medical officer and family medicine doctor at Naval Branch Health Clinic, Naval Air Station Whiting Field, teaches adult and infan... More
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, the busiest aviation complex in the U.S., continues to train future aviation war fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard students, to include ... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters from Training Air Wing (TW) 5 sit on the flightline at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. TW-5 conducts primary fixed-wing and advanced heli... More
Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Jacob Burrow, NAS Whiting
Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Jacob Burrow, NAS Whiting Field Navy Security Forces, responds to an active shooter drill during a portion of Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020 Thursday. This annual exerc... More
(Foreground) Family members of Lt. Col. John “Jiggety”
(Foreground) Family members of Lt. Col. John “Jiggety” James(left), outgoing commanding officer, Training Squadron Six (VT-6), “Shooters,” look on as James speaks during a change of command ceremony at NAS Whit... More
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Functional Check Flight
MILTON, Fla. (June 5, 2019) Functional Check Flight Pilot Mike Barretta gives a maintenance brief to student naval aviators from Training Air Wing (TW) 5 at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. TW-5 ... More