Paul Ingram, VRC-40’s commanding officer, who began his naval aviation career at NAS Pensacola. No other aircraft in the history of Naval Aviation carries so many personal memories for as many people as the C-2.” The C-2A was transferred to the NNAM – onboard NAS Pensacola – where it will be rehabilitated and eventually serve as an exhibit in 2027. The installation also hosts Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 and Marine Aviation Training Support Group 23 and serves as the headquarters for Naval Education and Training Command. In addition to an active airfield, NAS Pensacola maintains a deepwater port supporting operations for the U.S. Coast Guard.