GHWB Supports CNATRA Carrier Qualifications

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Roberson | 210919-N-SY758-1151 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 19, 2021) Sailors reposition a T-45C Goshawk aircraft, assigned to Training Air Wing (TW) 1, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Roberson)  

ATLANTIC OCEAN

09.19.2021

Story by Seaman Bayley Foster 

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

GHWB Supports CNATRA Carrier Qualifications
Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bayley McMichael, USS George H.W Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs.

ATLANTIC OCEAN – The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) began carrier qualifications with a Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) detachment to support Student Naval Aviator (SNA) qualifications, Sept. 19.

This is the first opportunity for SNAs from Training Air Wings 1 and 2 to launch and recover from an aircraft carrier at sea. It also provides GHWB Sailors mission essential training for launching and recovering aircraft.

Nearly 30 SNAs will fly the T-45C Goshawk aircraft during the qualifications. The jets are the primary training platform for Navy and Marine Corps jet pilots. CNATRA SNAs will complete more than 300 arrested landings in order to accomplish this phase of their training.

GHWB is currently at sea completing certifications and carrier qualifications.

• Date Taken: 09.19.2021
• Date Posted: 09.20.2021 00:45
• Story ID: 405582
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN