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 ✈️

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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.

RT @USNavy: #NavalAviation is ready to answer the call! 🏈💥🙌. #GoNavy #BEATARMY from the "Doerbirds" of Training Squadron (VT) 2! #NavySpiri….

It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas! 🎄✨ Big thx to @NavyLeagueUS Pensacola Council for hosting such a magical evening, honoring our incredible local community and celebrating our national sea services! . What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season! 🎅🏻🎁

The @USNavyCNO just got her wings…Doerbird wings, that is!. 2ndLT Lauren Power recently welcomed the CNO into our flock with our Thanksgiving patch, featuring the Doerbird in festive attire. The CNO is now an honorary Doerbird, ready to soar into the holiday season with us!

What a fantastic @NavalHelicopter Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In this past week at @NASWF and @CNATRA! It was wonderful connecting with past shipmates in celebration of @USNavy #helicopter #aviation!. We Fly, We Fight, We Lead!

Being the first to do something is hard. It takes grit, courage, and fortitude. Last night we held the first annual Texan Rendezvous. What a blast! It took teamwork and determination. So proud of our team!

What an honor to represent VT-2 as the Gueat Speaker for the Training Air Wing FIVE Naval Aviation Winging today!. Congrats to the newest USN, USMC, USCG & partner nation Naval Aviators! Welcome to the best profession in the world and BZ earning your Wings of Gold!

Wrapping up my first week in command and exceptionally proud of our squadron’s teamwork and cohesiveness. It’s an honor to lead this team!

What a great way to start the ride as Skipper of the best Training Squadron in the World - Training Squadron TWO Doerbirds!