Commanding Officer
Capt. Doug Langenberg
Captain Doug Langenberg of Lone Tree, Iowa enlisted in 1988 as a nuclear propulsion Machinist’s Mate. He was commissioned through the BOOST ROTC program and received a degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University. He earned his Naval Flight Officer wings in 1999 and received a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.
Trained as a Radar Intercept Officer in the F-14 Tomcat, he deployed with the VF-11 Red Rippers on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) in support of Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. Transitioning to the FA-18F Super Hornet he served as a Fleet Replacement Instructor with the VFA-122 Flying Eagles and completed staff tours with Carrier Air Wing EIGHT and Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic as well as a Joint tour with NORAD U.S. Northern Command. His department head and command tours were with the VFA-213 Fighting Blacklions where he deployed on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve. He served as the Executive Officer of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and Commanding Officer of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) prior to reporting as relief to the commanding officer of PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) in September 2024.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal as well as various unit, campaign and service awards