VT-22

Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VT-22), known as the “Golden Eagles,” was originally established as Advanced Training Unit 212 (ATU-212) in June 1949 at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the decades, VT-22 has played a crucial role in training Navy and Marine Corps pilots in advanced strike fighter tactics, evolving through several aircraft types, including the T-28 Trojan, T-2 Buckeye, and currently the T-45C Goshawk. The squadron’s mission is to prepare student aviators for operational carrier-based strike fighter assignments. Throughout its history, VT-22 has been recognized for its exemplary safety record and contributions to naval aviation training.