Executive Officer
Cmdr. Chuck Cline

Cmdr. Chuck Cline, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, was commissioned via the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps unit at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in May 2003.  He holds a bachelor of science degree in Biology and a master of arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.
 
Cline’s tours include an operational tour at Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, an instructor tour at VAW-120, a landing signals officer assignment at Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, and a department head tour at VAW-112. After studying at the United States Naval War College, Cline reported to the Strategy, Engagements, and Programs (J5) directorate at United States Africa Command as a contingency planner and executive assistant. He will report to VAW-126 as the executive officer.
 
Cline’s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Strike/Flight Air Medal (2), the Navy Commendation Medal (3), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.