VT-23

VT-23, known as the “Professionals,” was a United States Navy training squadron established in 1958 at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas. Originally designated as Advanced Training Unit TWENTY THREE (ATU-23), it was later redesignated VT-23 and became a key component in advanced naval aviator training. The squadron operated several aircraft over its history, including the T-2 Buckeye and later the T-45 Goshawk. VT-23 played a crucial role in preparing Navy and Marine Corps pilots for carrier-based operations until its deactivation in 2010.