Ensign Benjamin Ferris Fredette completes Primary Training as Navy Aviator.

Ensign Benjamin Ferris Fredette recently completed Primary Training as a Navy aviator. A 2018 Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School graduate, Ben attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, where he majored in air traffic control and graduated with honors in 2021. He was accepted into Naval Officer Candidate School in 2023 and excelled in his training, serving as company commander. He received his initial aviation training in Pensacola, Florida before receiving additional training in Milton, Florida. Ben’s next training phase will take place in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he will fly the P-8 Poseidon.

Ben attributes a good deal of success to his experiences in Boy Scout Troop 3, North Dighton, where he earned his Eagle rank in 2017.