Gavin Duff is a Director, Plans Policy and Integration (OPNAV N5) at Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV). Colleagues describe them as "I had the pleasure and privilege to work closely with Gavin on many occasions during my tour as Installation Executive Officer. An incredibly capable Naval Officer, his tireless efforts ensured that VFA-122 provided the fleet with the best trained Naval Aviators and Weapon System Operators in the world. I was always impressed by his genuine concern for others and the time he would selflessly dedicate to their success. His calm and thoughtful approach to complex human issues ensured the squadron's personnel were cared for and morale remained high. An outstanding time manager, he was able to effortlessly juggle an accelerated training tempo, instructor pilot duties and his responsibilities as Executive Officer of one of the largest Squadrons on the planet. In short, his extraordinary ability as a leader was instrumental in the squadron's every success."