Executive Officer
Capt. Shawn Navinskey
Capt. Shawn Navinskey hails from Carthage, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in January 2005. He earned a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies, from the U.S. Naval War College.
In April 2007, he qualified as a Naval Aviator and is also a graduate of the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.
His operational assignments include Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in support of Operations Tomodachi, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom; Training Officer with VFA-151 aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76); Department Head with VFA-97 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom aboard USS John C. Stennis; Executive and Commanding Officer of VFA-143 aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of NATO.
Shore assignments include the Naval Aviation Warfare Development Center Standardization Officer for Air Wing training and Naval Air Force Atlantic where he served as the Executive Assistant to the commander, providing insights into the fleet and coordinating staff efforts.
Navinskey assumed the duties as Executive Officer of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in November 2025.
His personal decorations in the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendations medal, and various individual and unit campaign awards.