About this Unit
Naval Air Station Pensacola Corry Station, located in Pensacola, Florida, was originally established in 1923 as a Navy auxiliary airfield. During World War II, the station played a pivotal role in training naval aviators and supporting the broader war effort. In the 1960s, Corry Station transitioned from aviation to a focus on communications and cryptologic training, becoming the Navy's premier center for information warfare education. Today, it serves as the Center for Information Warfare Training, providing instruction to Navy and joint service personnel in cyber operations, intelligence, and information technology.
Historical Facts
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Origins as an Airfield: Corry Station was originally established in 1923 as an outlying airfield to support flight training for Naval Air Station Pensacola, and was named after Lieutenant Commander William M. Corry Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient.
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Transition to Communications: During the Cold War era, Corry Station shifted from flight operations to become a center for Navy communications and cryptology training, reflecting the growing importance of signals intelligence.
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Home of Navy "CT" Ratings: The station became the Navy’s primary training location for the Cryptologic Technician (CT) ratings, training thousands of sailors in signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and information operations.
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Joint Service Training: Corry Station is a multi-service facility, hosting students from all branches of the U.S. military, as well as allied nations, for intelligence and cyber training.
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Birthplace of the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT): In 2016, the Center for Information Dominance (CID) at Corry Station was renamed CIWT, reflecting a mission to train the Navy’s cyber and information warfare force.
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World War II Contributions: During WWII, Corry Field (as it was then known) trained thousands of aviators, supporting the massive expansion of the U.S. Navy’s air arm.
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Notable Alumni: Many high-ranking intelligence and cyber warfare officers in the Navy and Department of Defense began their careers with training at Corry Station.
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Role in Operation Desert Storm: Personnel trained at Corry Station provided critical intelligence support during Operation Desert Storm and subsequent operations in the Middle East.
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Continuous Modernization: Corry Station has continually updated its curriculum and technology to address evolving threats in cyber warfare, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence.
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Community Involvement: The station maintains strong ties with Pensacola and surrounding communities, participating in local outreach, educational programs, and veteran support activities.
