VT-7

Training Squadron SEVEN (VT-7), known as the “Eagles,” is a United States Navy training squadron established in July 1960 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian, Mississippi. Its primary mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps student naval aviators in advanced jet flight training, culminating in carrier qualification. Over the decades, VT-7 has flown several aircraft types, including the T-2 Buckeye and the T-45 Goshawk. The squadron has played a crucial role in preparing thousands of pilots for operational fleet assignments, earning a reputation for excellence in naval aviation training.