230920-N-QQ548-1055 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (September 20, 2023) Darryl Blackmon, deputy director for outreach and diversity, poses for a photo with international students from Manpower Personnel Training and Education at Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Priestley)

Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) is the U.S. Navy’s agent for Navy education and training for international military students. Located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, we coordinate and supply training support to international governments and international organizations. As a field activity of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), we serve as a focal point for all Security Assistance and Security Cooperation education and training program issues, coordination and advice within the U.S. Navy.

NETSAFA is an integral part of Navy International Programs Office (Navy IPO), therefore we also work with and through the Navy IPO chain of command. We are responsible for partner training support first and foremost, and we will work to assure the best training support for our international customers through Navy, other government institution and organizations, and private industry. We must be advocates for our security assistance customers by interceding with those government institutions and private organizations that impact or have the potential to impact our customer training and training support capability.

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Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Holds Change of Command

14 April 2023

From Cheryl Dengler, Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Capt. David Pavlik relieved Capt. Willie Brisbane as commanding officer of Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) during a change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023.

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230414-N-YR423-6060 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Capt. David Pavlik addresses the crowd after relieving Capt. Willie Brisbane (not pictured) as commanding officer of Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) during a ceremony held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Pavlik, who most recently served as the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, took the helm as NETPDC’s 22nd commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

SLIDESHOW | images | Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Holds Change of Command 230414-N-YR423-6060 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Capt. David Pavlik addresses the crowd after relieving Capt. Willie Brisbane (not pictured) as commanding officer of Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) during a ceremony held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Pavlik, who most recently served as the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, took the helm as NETPDC’s 22nd commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

230414-N-YR423-6049 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Outgoing Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Commanding Officer Capt. Willie Brisbane addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Brisbane thanked the crowd for their many contributions to the command successes and accomplishments during her time at NETPDC. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

SLIDESHOW | images | Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Holds Change of Command 230414-N-YR423-6049 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Outgoing Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Commanding Officer Capt. Willie Brisbane addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Brisbane thanked the crowd for their many contributions to the command successes and accomplishments during her time at NETPDC. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

230414-N-YR423-6027 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Outgoing Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Commanding Officer Capt. Willie Brisbane (right) receives an award from Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, Rear Adm. Pete Garvin (left), during a change of command ceremony held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Brisbane served as NETPDC’s 21st commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

SLIDESHOW | images | Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Holds Change of Command 230414-N-YR423-6027 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Outgoing Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Commanding Officer Capt. Willie Brisbane (right) receives an award from Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, Rear Adm. Pete Garvin (left), during a change of command ceremony held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Brisbane served as NETPDC’s 21st commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

230414-N-YR423-6017 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, addresses the crowd at the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) change of command held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Garvin commended NETPDC’s team on their contributions during unprecedented times under the leadership of Commanding Officer Capt. Willie Brisbane. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

SLIDESHOW | images | Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Holds Change of Command 230414-N-YR423-6017 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 14, 2023) Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, addresses the crowd at the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) change of command held at the National Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14, 2023. Garvin commended NETPDC’s team on their contributions during unprecedented times under the leadership of Commanding Officer Capt. Willie Brisbane. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

Commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin was the guest speaker for the event and highlighted NETPDC’s responsibilities of administering the Navy’s Voluntary Education program, providing resource management services to the domain, and administering the Navy’s enlisted advancement program.

Garvin commended NETPDC’s team on their contributions under the leadership of Brisbane.

“Captain Brisbane led and persevered during unprecedented times to include a pandemic,” said Garvin. “NETPDC used the virtual domain to provide outstanding services and superior support to our Sailors.”

Brisbane told guests she was pleased with the accomplishments of the command throughout her tour.

“I could not be more proud of the NETPDC team and all of the successes they have achieved during my time here,” said Brisbane. “The team always puts forth effort that is not only professional, but creative and forward-thinking. Being a part of NETPDC and seeing the large-scale effects our mission has on the Sailors in the fleet is both awe-inspiring and immeasurable.”

Brisbane also acknowledged many people within the organization who contributed to the command’s success.

“As I end this tour, I give my thanks to all of those who have contributed to get us where we are today,” said Brisbane. “I am so proud to have been a part of such a high-performing team and an incredible organization.”

After assuming command of NETPDC, Pavlik, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, spoke of his excitement in taking command of NETPDC.

“I am proud and excited to join the NETPDC team, and look forward to working with this great staff of professionals,” said Pavlik. “It’s an honor to support our Sailors around the world by contributing to NETPDC’s vital mission in any way I can.”

Pavlik, who most recently served as the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, will become NETPDC’s 22nd commanding officer.

As part of the MyNavy HR Force Development team, NETPDC provides products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education department, the Navy Advancement Center, and the Resources Management Department.

Additional information about NETPDC can be found at https://www.netc.navy.mil/NETPDC.

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