Pensacola NAS
The Air Operations Department provides a wide variety of support for aviators during their training, including Radar, Air Traffic Control, and Crash and Fire Crews located at Sherman Field and out-lying field (OLF) Choctaw. Primary support is provided for Training Air Wing (TraWing) SIX students based at NAS Pensacola, but TraWing FIVE at NAS Whiting Field also uses the facilities daily for primary, intermediate and advanced syllabus training. Additionally, Air Operations supports aircraft from all training squadrons who fly into Sherman Field on cross-country training flights.
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola offers the best of all worlds to visitors. From history and shopping to sports, nature and attractions, there's something for everyone. The Seville Historic District is one of the oldest and most intact in all of Florida, its architecture reflecting modest structures perfectly suited to the climate. Within this small neighborhood is Old Christ Church, Florida's oldest church (1832), and St. Michael's Cemetery, deeded to Pensacola by the King of Spain in 1822. Popular with military reunions, the Wall South at Veterans Memorial Park on Bayfront Parkway is a one-half scale replica of the design in Washington, D.C. The world-class National Museum of Naval Aviation showcases the history of aviation through indoor and outdoor exhibits and the museum admission is free. Be sure to catch the latest large format film at the IMAX Theater. There's racing excitement at Pensacola Greyhound Track and Five Flags Speedway. The Civic Center hosts its own professional hockey league, the Pensacola Ice Pilots. Pensacola boasts many beautiful parks with fountains, play areas and often water access. Feed the ducks at Bayview Park on Bayou Texar. Watch an osprey return to its nest with a freshly caught fish at Big Lagoon State Park. Public boat ramps allow for fun on the water, pick up a copy of the Florida Boater's Guide from the Marine Patrol across from the Visitors Information Center at the foot of the Bay Bridge. And speaking of the bridge, the old Pensacola Bay Bridge is one of the longest fishing piers in the US - for small change; you can fish right in the middle of the bay! Shopping is terrific at downtown Pensacola specialty shops. Stop at one of the wonderful coffee shops, cafes or eateries for lunch, or just an afternoon latte. The downtown area showcases wonderful art galleries featuring both local and regional art, as well as traveling exhibits in the Pensacola Museum of Art. If antique shopping entices you, antique stores and flea markets pepper the area from the elegant to the eclectic. Spend some time in Pensacola - you'll see why they say it's where thousands live the way millions wish they could. Nicknames: Cradle of Naval Aviation All Navy, Marine and Coast Guard start their aviation training in Pensacola. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels call us home and practice here weekly from March to November. Western Gate to the Sunshine State Famous local saying: Welcome to the western gate of the Sunshine State, where thousands live the way millions wish they could. America's First Settlement In 1559, before St. Augustine was discovered by European explorers, Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna brought an expedition to Pensacola's shores. The settlement didn't weather its first hurricane very well, so a few years later it was abandoned. City of Five Flags In its 400 years of history, Pensacola has been ruled by Spain, France, England, the United States and the Confederacy.
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