Deputy Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8
Capt. Jason Papadopoulos
Capt. Papadopoulos was born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, while his parents were working overseas. He attended high school in Connecticut and afterwards enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering while completing the Navy ROTC Program. Upon graduation, Papadopoulos was commissioned and assigned to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
Papadopoulos’ operational assignments include tours with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125; VFA-113 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; Naval Special Warfare Development Group; VFA-15 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve; and VFA-103 as the commanding officer.
His shore assignments include the Naval Aviation Warfare Development Center as the Maritime Employment Subject Matter Expert; and VFA-106 as the commanding officer of the F/A-18 E/F Fleet Replacement Squadron.
He currently serves as the deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8.
His awards are commensurate with his experience and rank.