OAK HARBOR, Wash.- Airman Colin Volz, a native of The Woodlands, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Training Technical Unit, where sailors learn the skills needed to ensure aircraft are mission-ready.
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| Photo by Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Manning |
Volz graduated from The Woodlands College Park High School in 2022.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in The Woodlands.
“In high school, I was in varsity swim and part of the FFA program, which taught me how to work as a team and properly communicate in a group,” said Volz. "These lessons helped me a lot in the Navy."
Volz is a student developing the skills required for naval aviation warfighting. Students are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their careers. Instructors and staff are experts in the subject matter they teach and they provide cutting-edge technical training that transforms students into mission-ready warfighters.
Volz joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Volz serves as an aviation electronics technician.
“I joined the Navy for the opportunity to travel and meet new people around the world,” said Volz. "I also wanted to set myself and my future family up for success."
CNATTU Whidbey Island provides two shipboard aircraft firefighting courses in a live fire training environment where sailors learn to use essential teamwork and communication skills to be successful. Shipboard firefighting is a critical skill set every sailor deploying on board a ship must possess to save lives and equipment in the event of an emergency.
According to Navy officials, CNATTU’s mission is to produce resilient sailors and Marines with the necessary knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems. These high-quality trained maintainers will provide the fleet with the aircraft readiness needed to succeed in combat.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Volz serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
Volz has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I'm proud that I earned my marksmanship ribbon in boot camp,” said Volz. "This required a certain score in the range training."
Volz can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Serving in the Navy means a lot to me,” said Volz. "It gives me a chance to give back to this country."