A Brookwood High School graduate and Snellville native recently completed Navy flight school to receive his aviation warfare insignia, known as “wings,” during a Winging Ceremony held at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida.

Lt. j.g. Christopher Joseph received his wings serving with Helicopter Training Squadron 18, the “Vigilant Eagles.” This insignia is issued to naval personnel who are trained and qualified to perform duties related to operation and support of naval aircraft.