Official VT-3 Red Knights Mardi Gras Patches and Name Tags — Training Squadron 3 Red Knights Mardi Gras Edition Embroidered Patches
Laissez les bons temps rouler! — VT-3 Red Knights celebrate Mardi Gras with this festive edition patch, because even flight training deserves a little New Orleans flair.
Training Squadron 3 (VT-3), the "Red Knights," is a U.S. Navy primary flight training squadron based at NAS Whiting Field in Milton, Florida, as part of Training Wing 5. This Mardi Gras edition patch celebrates the vibrant culture of the Gulf Coast region where VT-3 operates — just a short drive from the Mardi Gras celebrations of New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola.
VT-3 trains student naval aviators in primary flight training, laying the foundation for careers in Navy and Marine Corps aviation. The Red Knights' instructor pilots teach the fundamental skills of military flying, from basic airmanship and aerobatics to formation flying and instrument navigation. The Mardi Gras theme adds a touch of Gulf Coast culture to the squadron's identity, reflecting the unique regional flavor that makes training in the Florida panhandle memorable for every student who passes through.
Mardi Gras-themed patches and name tags are a beloved tradition in military aviation units stationed along the Gulf Coast, combining the serious business of flight training with the festive spirit of the region's most famous celebration.
Perfect For: VT-3 Red Knights instructors and graduates, NAS Whiting Field community, Training Wing 5 personnel, Gulf Coast military aviation community, and Mardi Gras military patch collectors.
VT-3 Red Knights Mardi Gras — earning wings by day, celebrating by night — the Red Knights let the good times fly.
