Executive Officer
Cmdr. Taylor Barrow
 

Cmdr. Taylor “Tbear” Barrow, a native of Missoula, Montana, enlisted in the Navy in 1996.  He earned the rank of Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) First Class and was selected for the Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) commissioning program in 2003.  He graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and commissioned through the Naval ROTC program in 2007.
 
Winged as a Naval Aviator aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, Texas on 26 June 2009.  Barrow then completed P-3C Orion aircraft flight training at Patrol Squadron (VP) 30.  His first operational tour was with VP-4 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii where he deployed to the 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR). 
 
In October 2013, he joined VP-30 as a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot and transitioned to the P-8A Poseidon. He served as the P-8A Line Division Officer, Cecil Airfield Transition Officer, Fleet NATOPS Division Officer, Instructor Under Training-Instructor, and Fleet NATOPS Evaluator. 
 
In June 2016, he reported to USS George Washington (CVN 73) homeported in Norfolk, Virginia as the Assistant Navigator (ANAV).  Recipient of the Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Navy and Marine Corps Peer Leadership Award.
 
Barrow reported to VP-26 in December 2018 for his department head tour.  Served as Command Services Officer, Safety/NATOPS Officer, Training Officer, Officer in Charge of Commander Task Group 72.2 and the Operations Officer.  Recipient of his second, Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Navy and Marine Corps Peer Leadership Award.
 
In June 2021, Barrow joined Navy Personnel Command in Millington, Tennessee where he served as CVN/Carrier Strike Group placement officer.
 
In May 2024, he reported to VP-26 to assume the duties of Executive Officer.
 
His personal awards include a Meritorious Service Medal, Air Campaign Medal, and multiple Navy Commendation and Achievement Medals.