Matt W.

Deputy Commander, Carrier Air Wing THREE (CVW-3). Views are my own and not associated with the U.S. Government.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

About

As Deputy Commander at CARRIER AIR WING THREE, my expertise in naval leadership is applied daily while managing a diverse team and overseeing critical operations for over 1,600 aircrew, maintainers, and administrative support professionals. With a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and an Executive MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School, I have honed my strategic and analytical skills, which were instrumental during my two previous squadron command tours and service as Deputy Director of naval aviation officer distribution (PERS-43). I am a member of the U.S. Naval Institute's Editorial Board and my published works advocate for innovative changes in the Navy, reflecting my commitment to operational excellence and forward-thinking leadership within our armed forces.

Experience

  • Carrier Air Wing THREE (CVW-3) (Full-time · 2 yrs)
    • Deputy Commander
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Prospective Deputy Commander
      Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos

  • Editorial Board Member at U.S. Naval Institute
    Oct 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Founded in 1873, the U.S. Naval Institute is the independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write in order to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.

  • Commanding Officer at HELICOPTER SEA COMBAT SQUADRON TWO
    Jul 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Prospective Commanding Officer at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO (HSC-2)
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 · 2 mos

  • Deputy Director, PERS-43 at US Navy
    May 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Responsible for day-to-day management of 42 officers and civilians as we provide outstanding career management and fleet manning services for Naval Aviation's 14,000+ officers.