Commander Alexander P. Armatas

Alexander P. Armatas, a native of Skaneateles, New York graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering.  He was designated a Naval Aviator at Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian in June 2005.
 
Following initial FRS training, Commander Armatas reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, the “Eagles” at NAS Lemoore, California. While assigned to VFA-115, he served as Schedules Officer, Line Division Officer, Weapons Training Officer, Landing Signal Officer, Assistant Operations Officer and Safety Officer.  He completed three deployments on board USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76) in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.  During his tour, Commander Armatas received the 2008 George H. W. Bush Leadership award.  In 2009, Commander Armatas graduated the Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor course (TOPGUN) at NAS Fallon, Nevada and subsequently joined the “Flying Eagles” of VFA-122 at NAS Lemoore as an Instructor Pilot.  During that tour, he served as Landing Signal Officer, Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor, Schedules Officer, Fleet Transition Phase Head, Plans Officer and Standardization Officer.  He was selected as the 2010 VFA-122 Instructor Pilot of the Year.
 
Commander Armatas reported to the “Tophatters” of VFA-14 in Lemoore, California as Training Officer in June 2012.  He completed a deployment aboard USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.  During his tenure at VFA-14, Commander Armatas received the 2013 Lieutenant Commander Michael G. Hoff Attack Aviator of the Year award.  In June 2014, he reported to the VFA-143 “Pukin’ Dogs” at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia as a Department Head.  He served as Admin Officer, Safety Officer, Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer.  While at VFA-143, Commander Armatas completed a deployment aboard USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN-75) in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE.
 
Commander Armatas transferred to the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) in Millington, Tennessee as Strike Fighter Placement Officer in December 2016.  He was responsible for Officer manpower for all east coast and Japan-based Strike Fighter Squadrons, Carrier Air Wings, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic, Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic, LSO School and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.  He detached from NPC in July 2018.
 
Commander Armatas reported to the “Gunslingers” of VFA-105 in May 2019 and became Executive Officer in October 2019.  As Executive Officer, he deployed aboard USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN-69) in support of Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL.  Commander Armatas took command of VFA-105 in January 2021.
 
Commander Armatas is authorized to wear multiple awards, each a testament to the fine Sailors with whom he has served.