Official VT-21 Old Dogs Reserve Instructor Patch — Training Squadron Twenty-One Reserve Instructor T-45 Goshawk Embroidered Patch
Old Dogs teaching young pups old tricks.
Training Squadron Twenty-One (VT-21) "Old Dogs" Reserve Instructor patch identifies Reserve instructor pilots who augment VT-21's active-duty training cadre at NAS Kingsville, Texas. These Reserve IPs are experienced fleet aviators who maintain their instructor qualifications while balancing civilian careers, returning regularly to teach student naval aviators the advanced jet skills they need to earn their Wings of Gold.
VT-21's Reserve instructors bring a unique perspective to the training environment. As seasoned aviators who have transitioned from active duty to the Reserves, they carry years of fleet experience in tactical jet aircraft — experience that enriches the training they provide to students in the T-45C Goshawk. The "Old Dogs" teaching "young pups" old tricks is more than a clever motto — it's an accurate description of what happens when a Reserve IP with thousands of fleet hours shares hard-won knowledge with a student who is just beginning their aviation journey. These Reserve instructors ensure VT-21 maintains the instructor capacity needed to produce the Navy's jet aviators.
This patch identifies the Reserve instructors who keep VT-21's training mission running.
Perfect For: VT-21 Reserve instructor pilots, Training Wing Two Reserve personnel, T-45 Goshawk Reserve IPs, and naval aviation Reserve collectors.
Old Dogs still teaching — VT-21 Reserve.
