Executive Officer
Cmdr. Adam Jackson
A native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Cmdr. Jackson graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2007, earning a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics. Cmdr. Jackson commissioned in the United States Navy through Officer Candidate School. He also earned a Master of Arts in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University.
After completing naval flight officer training in 2009, Cmdr. Jackson reported to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 for initial fleet training as an FA-18 Weapon Systems Officer. His operational assignments include tours with the “Red Rippers” of VFA-11, the “Fighting Redcocks” of VFA-22, and the “Mighty Shrikes” of VFA-94. He has completed deployments onboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, Resolute Support, Freedom’s Sentinel, and Octave Quartz.
His shore assignments include the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) as an instructor and subject matter expert for joint direct attack munitions and threat aircraft. Additionally, he served as the VFA junior officer and lieutenant commander detailer while assigned to Navy Personnel Command, PERS-43 division in Millington, Tennessee. He was selected for Aviation Commander Command in 2022 and is reported as the Executive Officer of the “Fighting Blacklions” in December 2024.
Cmdr. Jackson has flown over 80 combat missions while accumulating over 2,600 flight hours and 500 carrier arrested landings. His personal decorations include the Strike/Flight Air Medal (4 awards), Navy Commendation Medal (4 awards), Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards.