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What is your hometown, what brought you
to the Pensacola area and how long have
you been here?
My hometown is Denver, Colorado. I fi rst moved
here in 1983 to begin my naval career and fl ight
training as a naval aviator. I have lived many
different places since then, however on January
24, 2014, I was delighted to return to Pensacola
and assume command of the Naval Education and
Training Command.
What is your profession and give a brief
description of what you do.
I am a naval aviator and have served in the Navy
for nearly 34 years. My career has included
assignments with Attack Squadron (VA) 72,
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Strike Fighter
Squadron (VFA) 22, executive and commanding
offi cer of VFA-137, air operations offi cer for
Carrier Group One, and deputy commander and
commander CVW-5. I served as commander,
Carrier Strike Group 11 onboard the USS Nimitz
from 2012-2013.
What led you to choose this profession?
I wanted to serve my country and I wanted to fl y
jets!
What do you like best about Pensacola?
What makes it so unique?
Pensacola is an amazing combination of pristine
beaches, beautiful water, engaging history,
and dynamic activities from festivals to sports.
However, my wife Marietta and I believe that the
people of Pensacola are the most welcoming and
engaging to military families of any place we have
lived. Their pride and patriotism shines through
and we are honored to keep company with this
terrifi c population. That is what makes Pensacola
unique!
Give us three words that best describe
you.
Optimistic. Loyal. Enthusiastic.
What are some of your favorite things
about Pensacola.
Watching the Blue Wahoos and Ice Flyers win;
Enjoying incredible food all around town (and
walking it off by the water!); and while I’m a little
too old to fl y, I never get tired of seeing the Blue
Angels fl y over their home town!
I AM PENSACOLA because…
I am honored to represent every Sailor, civilian,
and even the parents of those in the military
who live here or have come thru Pensacola...it’s
a privilege to be able to call Pensacola my home
whether for a few years or forever as it is a very
special place....I started and ended my career here.
I AM PENSACOLA - Rear Admiral White
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