Executive Officer
Cmdr. Charlie Matykiewicz
Cmdr. Charlie Matykiewicz, a native of Orlando, Florida, was commissioned in 2007 upon graduating from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Environmental Sciences. He earned his “Wings of Gold” in July 2009 with Training Squadron (VT) 9 in Meridian, Mississippi, and subsequently reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 in Lemoore, California, for F/A-18 Hornet aircraft replacement pilot training.
Upon completing F/A-18 Hornet aircraft training in 2010, Matykiewicz joined the “Royal Maces” of VFA-27, permanently forward deployed to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. He deployed aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), supporting operations across the Asia-Pacific region until 2013. He then reported to the Navy’s fleet replacement squadron, VFA-106, where he instructed in the F/A-18A–F Hornet aircraft and trained newly designated naval aviators. While at VFA-106, he served as Schedules Officer and Current Operations Representative.
Following professional military education at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Leavenworth, Kansas, Matykiewicz joined the Navy’s last operational F/A-18C Hornet aircraft squadron, VFA-34, the “Blue Blasters,” as a Department Head. He deployed aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in 2018, transitioned to the F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft in 2019, and served as Administrative, Safety and Maintenance Department Head from 2017 to 2021.
Matykiewicz returned to VFA-106 as Administrative Department Head until 2023. He then reported to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 as Operations Officer, deploying aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and conducting operations from the North Sea and above the Arctic Circle to combat operations against Huthi-controlled Yemen from the Red Sea.
In October 2025, Matykiewicz again reported to VFA-106, where he currently serves as Executive Officer.
Matykiewicz has accumulated more than 2,600 flight hours in the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft and more than 550 arrested landings. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Strike/Flight), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards.