FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: NAS Whiting Field, Florida ~ 01 MAR 2016

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: NAS Whiting Field, Florida

Naval Air Station Whiting Field is a United States Navy base located near Milton, Florida, in central Santa Rosa County, and is one of the Navy's two primary pilot training bases (the other being NAS Corpus Christi, Texas).

NAS Whiting Field also provides training for U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force student pilots, as well as those of several allied nations. NAS Whiting Field is home to Training Air Wing FIVE (TRAWING 5).

NAS Whiting Field is actually two airfields sharing a common support base. Primary Flight Training student aviators fly the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II from North Whiting Field (KNSE) while Advanced Helicopter Training takes place utilizing the TH-57 Sea Ranger at South Whiting Field (KNDZ).

Whiting Field is named for Kenneth Whiting, who was commissioned from the United States Naval Academy on 25 February 1908. Whiting qualified in submarines, commanding USS Porpoise (SS-7), USS Shark (SS-8), USS Tarpon (SS-175), and USS Seal (SS-183). In 1914 he learned to fly under Orville Wright and was designated Naval Aviator number 16.

North Field is used solely for T-6 Texan II fixed-wing, primary flight training operations. Students from the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force (as well as exchange students from various allied nations) go through the T-6B Joint Primary Aircraft Training System syllabus.

South Field is utilized for United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard students in the Advanced Helicopter pipeline, flying the TH-57 Sea Ranger. Upon completion of this syllabus students will become designated Naval Aviators and assigned to their respective Fleet Replacement Squadron.

Naval Air Station Whiting Field is completed its transition from the T-34 to the new T-6B in April 2012. The installation currently hosts 6 Training Squadrons and 2 Instructor Squadrons, which is comprised of 141 T-6Bs and about 120 TH-57s.

The installation is composed of two separate primary airfields and uses 13 Outlying Landing Fields to support both primary and intermediate flight training. Naval Air Station Whiting Field is the busiest air station in the world, accounting for nearly 1.5 million annual flight operations including primary flight training of over 1,200 students.

Learn More About NAS Witing Field HERE!!

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[radu]

The front-to-back depth didn’t look like very much but I didn’t know how much you had before to compare it to.

I sure do feel for y’all. This is a MAJOR adjustment for you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Janey...((HUGS))...hope you are feeling a little better each day. It’s not easy losing a beloved pet.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep well, Luv.

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Thanks, unique.

Pro.....#50!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...long day tomorrow I am off to bed.

You and Bo have a good hunting day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for Arrowhead's recovery, and in his absence....

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[radu]

Good night and sleep well, Kathy. With luck, there’ll be no interruptions.

I’m heading out, too. We have some rough weather moving through tomorrow and I want to get up before the storms get here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night when you get there. You need to be rested so you can get a good seat for the storms. d:o)

[E.G.C.]

Tuesday morning coffee buup.

[SandRat]

Fixing MRsSR some baled Squash for dinner tonight; (Baked KABOCHA SQUASH).

[trisham]

Kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin or Japanese squash, is a winter squash with a tough, dark-green or bright orange outer covering, depending on the variety. The fine-textured, golden flesh tastes somewhat like pumpkin or sweet potato. Like other winter squash such as butternut or acorn, kabocha is rich in nutrients, including fiber, beta carotene and potassium. Baking is a simple and nutritious way to cook this flavorful squash. Eat the baked squash as is, or use it in pies, soups, or other main dishes.

Source: Livestrong.com

My husband has cooked this squash for us recently. It’s beautiful.

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Sandrat. How’s it going?

[SandRat]

If Cut in 2/3 moon slices to bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees then even the skin is edible. Just bite into it.

[SandRat]

All ia well. See what I’m cookling tonight.

[trisham]

That’s probably the most nutritious part of it, too! Thanks!

[trisham]

This looks like a great recipe too:

http://www.dollyandoatmeal.com/blog/2014/10/kabocha-squash-fennel-ginger-soup-w-spicy-coconut-cream

[SandRat]

It is.