Leadership

Commander Patrick A. Batiste

Commanding Officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana

Cmdr. Patrick A. Batiste, a native of Cottonport, Louisiana, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1988. After boot camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Aviation Boatswain’s Mate “A” school at Naval Air Technical Training Center Lakehurst, New Jersey. He is a graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and was commissioned as a limited duty officer in March 2003.

Commander Uries S. Anderson

Executive Officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana

Commander Uries S. Anderson, a native of Houston, Texas, began his naval career in October 1991. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and a master’s degree in Business Management. He was commissioned via the limited duty officer (LDO) program.

Master Chief Robert A. Eidson

Senior Enlisted Leader, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana

Master Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Robert A. Eidson enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1995. Following boot camp graduation, he completed aviation ordnanceman “A” school at Naval Air Technical Training Center in Millington, Tennessee.