About the Instructors

Naval Science Instructor

Master Chief Jayson Whalen honorably served his country for 26 years in the United States Navy, he retired July 17th, 2025. Originally from Rhode Island and a long while down the line ending up here in Pensacola Florida, he has had an absolutely outstanding career. Although it was a long road for him he says that in the end it's the phone calls he gets from sailors he once taught in the past calling him and telling him that they made it and how much Master Chief's teachings helped them along the way. His goal with teaching the young generation of njrotc cadets is to mentor them with the same values that helped him shape his career; honor, accountability, and excellence.