Aviation Officer

LT Devin Calcote, a native of Brighton, CO, graduated from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics. He received his commission through the U.S. Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) in 2016. Following his graduation from OCS, LT Calcote graduated from Introductory Flight Screening (IFS) in Pensacola, Florida. He then attended Primary Flight Training in Milton, Florida attached to VT-2. Upon completion of Primary, LT Calcote was selected to fly the E-6B Mercury. He finished his naval aviator training pipeline in Corpus Cristy, Texas with VT-31. He proudly received his wings of gold in October of 2018.

As a naval aviator, his first squadron was VQ-7. During his time in VQ-7 LT Calcote learned the ins and outs of his fleet aircraft. LT Calcote’s next stop was VQ-4. During his time in the squadron, he participated in multiple deployments, primarily on the east coast. LT Calcote worked as an Airframes Division Officer, Ground Safety Officer, NATOPS and Training Officer and as The Aircraft Divisions Officer. In addition to his ground jobs, LT Calcote qualified as an Aircraft Commander and Mission Commander, amassing over 1,000 flight hours throughout his training.

LT Calcote is currently on shore duty serving as the Aviation Warfare Officer for University of Idaho and Washington State University’s Navy ROTC Unit. He is progressing toward a Master’s degree in Technology Management from University of Idaho.

LT Calcote is proud to have served with VQ-4 when the squadron earned the Battle Efficiency “E”. His personal awards include an Army Achievement Medal and a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. LT Calcote and his wife, Cassie, have one daughter; Evie and a son; Lincoln.

Contact LT Calcote at dcalcote@uidaho.edu