Steven R. Moffitt | U.S. Naval Institute

Lieutenant Commander Steven R. Moffitt, U.S. Navy, is a T-6B “Texan II” instructor pilot with Training Squadron Three (VT-3) at NAS Whiting Field, Florida. He holds a bachelor of science in quantitative economics from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master of professional studies in leadership, education, and development from the University of Maryland, and a master of arts in defense and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

Articles by Steven R. Moffitt

A Training Squadron 10 T-6 Texan II aircraft at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. Successful completion of the Powered Flight Program allows student aviators to bypass instruction in Cessna 172s and begin their primary phase training in the T-6.

For Some Aviators, the Warfighting Journey Starts with a ‘Warrior'

By Lieutenant Commander Steven R. Moffitt, U.S. Navy

July 2024

The U.S. Naval Academy offers midshipmen a head start on flight training.

Kyle Lobpries

How to Succeed in Navy Flight School (By Really Trying)

By Lieutenant Commander Steven R. Moffitt, U.S. Navy

September 2020

The skills and attributes needed not just to get through Navy flight school, but also to perform well.

General George Washington, shown resigning his commission

Humility Is for Leaders

By Lieutenant Commander Steven R. Moffitt, U.S. Navy

March 2020

Humility is not the first characteristic that comes to mind when conjuring images of history’s greatest military leaders.

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen take the oath of office to become Navy officers during the graduation and commissioning ceremony

The (un)Ethics of Compliance

By Lieutenant Commander Steven R. Moffitt, U.S. Navy

July 2019

The Navy must reinforce in its officer corps a culture that encourages ethical conduct in all circumstances.