VT-6 command changing

NAVAL AIR STATION WHITING FIELD, Fla. - Lt.Col. John “Jiggety” James, U.S. Marine Corps, former Marine One commanding officer, Training Squadron Six (VT-6), Training Air Wing Five, will relinquish command to Cmdr. David Mims, executive officer of VT-6, in a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Whiting Field Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. In 2006, James had the distinction of serving with Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), and held the position of HMX-1 White House Liaison Officer. Lt.Col. Jason Dale, U.S. Marine Corps will replace Mims as the squadron’s executive officer. VT-6 is one of three fixed wing training squadrons at NAS Whiting Field that trains prospective pilots in primary aviation training. Upon successful completion, aviators receive their follow on aircraft platform assignment. Whiting Field supports approximately 60 percent of all primary fixed-wing flight training and 100 percent of all initial helicopter training for the Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps.(Source: NAS Whiting Field, 02/26/20)