Deputy Commodore
Capt. Thomas (Tom) H. Van Hoozer
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Capt. Thomas (Tom) H. Van Hoozer graduated and earned his commission from the United States Naval Academy in 2003. He completed rotary wing flight training and earned his wings as a Naval Aviator in May of 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.
Van Hoozer’s operational assignments include the “Chargers” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14, the Training Officer for the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, as a Department Head for the “Chargers” of HSC-14, and as the Commanding Officer of the “Nightdippers” of HSC-5.
His shore assignments include serving as a Weapons and Tactics Instructor at Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific (HELSEACOMBATWEPSCOPAC), Defense Support to Civil Authorities for Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) J35 Branch at U. S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and as the Rotary Wing Commander Detailer at Navy Personnel Command (Pers-43).
Van Hoozer reported to his current assignment as the Deputy Commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic in June 2025.
His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), and various campaign and unit awards. He has accumulated over 3,000 flight hours in the H-60 Seahawk helicopter.