A staff level position focused on providing C4I to 10 maritime patrol assets in theCENTCOM AOR, ensuring maximum on station effectiveness. Participate in the planning of large-scale naval exercises with US and foreign militaries. Assist with the daily scheduling and execution of Naval operations across the 4 million square mile AOR. As a Battle Watch Captain, represent the CTF-57 Commodore in real-time tactical decision making for manned and unmanned aircraft.

After detachment to the Instructor Training Unit, continued to provide Military, Test Pilot School, and Maritime Transition Students with advanced multi-engine training in familiarization, formation, and airways navigation in the T-44C aircraft. As Assistant Operations Department Head, directed the scheduling of 100 daily events, maximizing 40 instructors and 70 students. As a NATOPS Instructor/Evaluator, administered several NATOPS/Instrument checks for instructor pilots in the command. Administered maintenance functional check flights.

1 of 4 instructors selected to provide advanced multi-engine flight instruction to incoming flight instructors, helicopter transition pilots, and reservists needing recurrent training. As Operations Department Head, led a military and civilian team in the scheduling and execution of all T-44C ground, simulator, and flight events for over 30 winged aviators. As the Aviation Safety Officer, oversaw hazard analysis and the implementation of the command Safety Management System. Administered NATOPS and Instrument checks.

Provided Military, Test Pilot School, and Maritime Transition Students with advancedmulti-engine training in familiarization, formation, and airways navigation in the T-44C aircraft. Advanced qualifications included Tactical Formation, Low Level, and Over-Water Navigation instructor. As Assistant Administrative Department Head, monitored and authorized over 110 travel claims for out of area flight training, totaling over $40,000.

Commanded a crew of nine in the tactical employment of the P-3C and P-8A in Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. Participated in a multitude of mission sets including drug interdiction, overland and overwater ISR, combat sorties, and antisubmarine warfare. As the P-8A Pilot Training Officer, planned and implemented training for all 40 pilots. As the Aviation Safety Officer, headed a team of Officers and Enlisted in maintaining the squadron Safety Management System.

Commands: Patrol Squadron Thirty, Training Squadron Thirty-One, Training Squadron Two, Navy multi-engine flight student. Earned 'Wings of Gold" in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2014.

Completed a four year degree and received commission in the United States Navy. Syllabus included political science, mathematics, engineering, leadership, and Naval history courses.