NAS Whiting Field Receives Retention Excellence Recognition Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s command retention team was named a recipient of the 2011 Retention Excellence Award via a Navy administrative message last week. The base was one of only 39 Navy shore commands to achieve this designation. The award recognizes commands that achieve established retention goals […]
2010 Jay High School graduate Brian McGee completed Army Boot Camp last Thursday, Dec. 1, in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. His parents Mark and Susan McGee of Jay, along with his parents Christy and David Hobbs, of Denham Springs, LA all made the trip to participate in the 2 day event wrapping up the boot […]
Sholley to Turn Over Command of HT-8 Cmdr. Hans Sholley will turn over command of Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHT to Cmdr. Paul Bowdich Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Naval Air Station Whiting Field Atrium. Col. James Grace, Training Air Wing FIVE commodore, will serve as the guest speaker for the event. During […]
By Lt. j.g. Tim Mosso, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Naval Air Station Whiting Field recognized the professional advancement of 25 outstanding Sailors at a frocking ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Base Commanding Officer Capt. Matthew Coughlin presented each selectee with a personalized frocking letter and congratulations. The frocking honor is a Navy tradition whereby […]
NAS Whiting Field Surges on Solar Energy By Lt. j.g. Tim Mosso, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Naval Air Station Whiting Field marked another step on its path toward energy independence Tuesday, Nov. 29 with a ribbon cutting for the air station’s first large-scale photovoltaic power system. Capt. Matthew Coughlin, base commanding officer, […]
2010 Jay High School graduate, Pvt. Brian McGee, will graduate Army boot camp in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri this Thursday, Dec. 1st. He will receive honors in PT (physical training) and sharp shooting. He also received expert in grenades and will wear a special pin on his formal uniform. His family from Jay as well […]
Sailors of the Quarter By Ensign James Hedman, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Naval Air Station Whiting Field officially recognized its distinguished enlisted with Sailor of the Quarter awards for the fourth quarter. These Sailors were honored for their continued excellence and dedication to their duties as well as community involvement. The candidates for the […]
Hall to turn over command to Coughlin Naval Air Station Whiting Field will execute a time-honored tradition Thursday, Nov. 10 when Capt. Pete Hall hands the reins of command to Capt. Matthew Coughlin at the base auditorium. The 10 a.m. ceremony will mark the 37th transition of command since the founding of the base in […]
Vandiver to turn over command to Grace Training Air Wing FIVE will observe a change at the helm Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Naval Air Station Whiting Field auditorium as Col. James Grace will receive command of the unit from Capt. James Vandiver. Grace will become the second Marine commanding officer of […]
Conspicuous Gallantry Today, Thursday September 15th, 2011 the President of the United States will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. He will be the third living recipient – and first Marine – to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in […]
