Squadron Augment Unit | VT-6

Commanding Officer

CDR Eric Enzinger, a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Flight Science from the University of Western Michigan in December 2003. He earned his commission through the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS) and attended The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia, June 2004.

He reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, for flight training in Jan 2005. Following a designation as a Naval Aviator in August 2006, he reported to HMT-302 "Phoenix" at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina for initial training in the CH-53E Supper Stallion.

CDR Enzinger's first operational assignment was with the Helicopter Marine Heavy Squadron (HMH) 361 "Flying Tigers" at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar where he deployed to the Persian Gulf in December 2007 as the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Operations/Scheduling Officer embarked aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 01). He deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in March 2009 as HMH-361 Detachment Scheduling Officer in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Half way through his deployment the detachment rejoined the main squadron at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). On his third deployment he returned to Afghanistan, this time to Camp Leatherneck as the squadrons Aviation Safety/NATOPS Officer. He flew over 400 hours in combat while deployed.

CDR Enzinger reported to Training Air Wing FIVE at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida in July 2011. He was assigned to Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHT (HT-8) as a TH-57 Advanced Flight School Instructor Pilot. During this tour he served as Aviation Safety Officer, Safety Officer and the Assistant Standardization Officer.

After leaving active duty in June 2015, CDR Enzinger was commissioned in the United States Navy as a Reservist, and was assigned to the HT-8 Squadron Augment Unit. He was awarded the HT-8 Reserve Instructor of the Year for 2021.

CDR Enzinger Currently serves as the commanding officer of the "Shooters" of Training Squadron 6 Squadron Augmentation Unit at NAS Whiting Field, Florida.

His personal decorations include the Air Medal with bronze star, The Air Medal (six awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards) and various campaign and service medals. CDR Enzinger has over 4000 flight hours in the CH-53E, T-34, TH-57 and T-6 to include over 3000 hours as an instructor.