Naval Education and Training Command

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle is issuing a massive Bravo Zulu to the extraordinary crews of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) and USS Mahan (DDG 72)! After a historic deployment defined by multiple extensions and relentless operational tempo, these Sailors remained the shield of our nation, proving their grit in the toughest of environments. CNO honors their unwavering professionalism and celebrates their safe return to the families who supported them throughout every mile of their journey. Welcome home and a job well done!

⚓ **NETC Weekly Wrap-Up** This week across the Naval Education and Training Command domain, Sailors, students, and leaders marked major milestones in leadership, international partnership, and warfighter development—reinforcing NETC’s commitment to building a ready and capable Fleet. ⚓ **Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC)** welcomed Capt. Vic Sheldon as the new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony. Capt. Sheldon brings decades of operational leadership and surface warfare experience to SWSC as the command continues delivering world-class training to the Fleet. ⚓ **Mine Warfare Training Center (MWTC)** recognized RW1 Barcer for outstanding service and dedication to the Robotics Warfare community. Fair winds and following seas as he departs for his next assignment in the Fleet. 🌎 **Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering (CSFE)** hosted a delegation from the Colombian War College at the Civil Engineer Corps Officers School campus. Discussions focused on expeditionary engineering, operational certification, and strengthening international partnerships through shared expertise. 🎓 **Officer Training Command Newport** celebrated the graduation of Officer Candidate School Class 11-26. A total of 124 students completed their training and now join the Fleet prepared to lead Sailors and uphold the Navy’s highest standards of leadership and service. Together, these milestones showcase the dedication across the NETC enterprise to developing warfighters, strengthening partnerships, and preparing leaders ready to fight and win. #NETC #Warfighters #TrainingTheFleet #ReadyRelevantLearning ⚓

A look back at NETC Sailor of the Year week. From the welcome at headquarters with Rear Adm. Huffman, to facility tours across the NETC enterprise, to the National Naval Aviation Museum and the National Flight Academy, to the moment Navy Diver 1st Class Mark Powell was named NETC's fiscal year 2025 Sailor of the Year — a few of the moments from a week of recognizing the very best of the Navy's largest shore command.

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced its Sailor of the Year during a ceremony held at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, recognizing the best Sailor from across the entire NETC domain. Read more below ⬇️

Congratulations to Navy Diver first class Mark Powell, assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, named today as Naval Education and Training Command's fiscal year 2025 Sailor of the Year. Powell was selected from four finalists representing NETC's major subordinate commands, after competing against nearly 4,585 instructors and staff members across the domain. As the NETC SOY, Powell will be meritoriously advanced to Chief Petty Officer. "It’s a huge honor. It represents all the time and the effort that not only I put in, but my command put in to support me and get me to where I am" said Powell. #NETC #SailorOfTheYear #StreetToFleet

Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers opening remarks at the 2026 NETC Off-site at the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites Conference Center onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, May 5, 2026. The NETC Off-site brings NETC commanders together from across the domain to communicate training priorities. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. #StreetToFleet #NETC #USNavy

Naval Education and Training Command officially kicks off the annual Sailor of the Year event. Today, NETC Commander Rear Adm. Greg Huffman welcomed NETC's FY 2025 Sailor of the Year finalists to headquarters, sitting down with each of them as they arrived in Pensacola for a week of engagements across the NETC enterprise. The four finalists were selected from NETC's major subordinate commands — chosen on sustained superior performance, leadership, self-improvement, and command and community involvement. They represent the very best of the Navy's largest shore command. Throughout the week they'll tour training facilities, meet with NETC leadership, and stand alongside the Sailors and shipmates whose support put them here. The enterprise winner will be announced on May 7th, 2026. Welcome to Pensacola. #NETC #SailoroftheYear #StreetToFleet