Deputy Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7
Capt. Alexander P. Armatas
Capt. Alexander P. Armatas is a native of Skaneateles, New York. He earned a commission and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 2002. He was designated a Naval Aviator at Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian, Mississippi, in June 2005 and is a graduate of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN).
Armatas’ operational assignments include tours with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, VFA-14 as Training Officer, VFA-143 as Department Head, and VFA-105 as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer. He has completed deployments on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Armatas has flown missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Ashore, Armatas has served as an Instructor Pilot with VFA-122, Strike Fighter Placement Officer with the Navy Personnel Command, and Commanding Officer and Flight Leader with the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels).
Armatas now serves as the Deputy Commander for Carrier Air Wing 7 as of March 2026.
Armatas is authorized to wear multiple personal, unit, and service awards, each a testament to the fine Sailors and Marines with whom he has served.