Training Air Wing Two Holds Change of Command

Training Air Wing Two (TW-2) held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, in which Col. Jayson Tiger was relieved by Capt. Craig Connor as commodore of TW-2, Nov. 5.

Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Rear Adm. Max McCoy presided over the ceremony and presented Tiger with the Legion of Merit for his exceptionally meritorious conduct and outstanding service throughout his tour. Tiger drove a dramatic resurgence in the Naval Air Training Command performance, fulfilled all strike fleet requirements, and exceeded production targets. Over 225 Student Aviators received their “Wings of Gold” under his leadership while executing 34,836 sorties and 38,261 flight hours.

“Col. Tiger’s commitment to the CNATRA mission reshaped how we train, develop, and prepare the next generation of Naval Aviators,” said McCoy. “His leadership extends beyond improvements in training, strengthening our culture, elevating our standards, and positioning TW-2 for continued success in meeting demands of the fleet.”

Tiger is from Ogdensburg, New York. He graduated from Norwich University in 1998 with a history degree and was commissioned through the Platoon Leaders Course. Designated an F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer in 2000, Tiger re-designated as an F/A-18 pilot in 2008. He served multiple tours with VMFA(AW)- 533 in Beaufort, South Carolina and VMFAT-101 in Miramar, California. Tiger participated in Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and IRAQI FREEDOM and completed several deployments to Asia as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

“I am grateful to Rear Adm. Richard Brophy, Rear Adm. Max McCoy, and Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan for the opportunity to serve as the first Marine Commodore of Training Air Wing Two,” said Tiger. “To the men and women of Training Air Wing Two and Naval Air Station Kingsville: you have performed magnificently. Serving with you has been the honor of my life. The standard has been set—now, take this air wing to the next level.”

Connor, a native of Westerville, Ohio, graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geography and the U.S. Naval War College with a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies. He received his commission through the Officer Candidate School program in May 2001. Connor received his designation as a Naval Aviator in May 2003 at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi. A career Naval Aviator, he has executed over 4,100 flight hours and 600 aircraft carrier landings in the E-2C Hawkeye, EA-6B Prowler, and EA-18G Growler, as well as several training aircraft.

"Taking command of Training Air Wing Two is an honor,” said Connor. “Our mission is both clear and vital: to forge the world’s finest naval aviators and flight officers, prepared to fight and win in an increasingly complex global environment. This wing has built an exceptional legacy of safety, discipline, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated instructors, staff, maintainers, and student aviators as we continue to raise the standard of naval aviation excellence."

TW-2 is one of five training air wings under CNATRA, located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The air wing is comprised of two advanced jet training squadrons, Training Squadrons (VT) 21 and 22 which trains aviators from the Navy and Marine Corps. The Air Wing consists of approximately 175 Naval Flight Students, 100 active-duty instructor pilots and 40 selected reservist instructor pilots.

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