Class of 2002 – Distinguished Graduate

A 2002 graduate of Olympia High School, Nathaniel Eaton was involved in several activities.  He was a member of the Boys’ Swim Team, Baseball Team (2002 State Championship), Student Council (4-year member, President-Senior Year), National Honor Society, FFA, Madrigals, and Executive Board (President-senior year). Nate went on to attend the United States Air Force Academy and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, graduating in 2006 as 2nd Lieutenant.  He attended pilot training at Vance AFB, OK and Fort Rucker, AL.  Following Undergraduate Pilot Training, Major Eaton attended MV-22A training at MCAS New River, NC followed by CV-22B (Osprey) training at Kirtland AFB, NM.  Upon completion of CV-22B training, he was assigned to fly the CV-22B with the 8th SOS at Hurlburt Field, FL.  Major Eaton is a senior pilot with over 1400 flight hours and he has been deployed in support of numerous operations, including Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve.  Nate is currently serving as a CV-22B Flight Lead, Evaluator Pilot and 1 SOW Liaison Officer to Naval Special Warfare Development Group Dam Neck, VA.  He supports the 1st Special Operations Wing mission of supporting USSOCOM.  Major Eaton has been awarded the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Air Force Achievement Medal.