Commanding Officer
Cmdr. Joshua Miller
Cmdr. Joshua Miller, a native of Iowa City, Iowa, graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He received his commission in May 2006 through the University of Colorado Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. After completing flight training at Whiting Field, Florida, he was “winged” a Naval Aviator in April 2008.
Cmdr. Miller began his operational assignments with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 in Norfolk, VA where he deployed in support of Commander Task Force 53 and aboard the USNS Comfort in support of Continuing Promise 2011. He later moved to Yokosuka, Japan and served with U.S. 7th Fleet as part of the forward deployed naval forces. Miller deployed across the AOR aboard the USS Blue Ridge and spearheaded testing and experiments as part of the Commander’s Initiative Group. As a department head, Miller served with the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 as the Safety/NATOPS Officer and Maintenance Officer. He deployed with Carrier Air Wing 17 aboard the USS Nimitz to the 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet AORs.
Ashore, Cmdr. Miller served as a Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot, Search and Rescue Squadron Evaluator and Helicopter Control Officer/Landing Signalman Enlisted curriculum model manager for the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3 where he also earned a master’s degree in emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management. Cmdr. Miller completed a Joint tour with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he fulfilled duties as a future operations planner supporting the defense of the United States and Canada.
He reported to Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes in May 2023 as the Executive Officer and assumed command in October 2024.
Cmdr. Miller has flown more than 2,000 hours in the MH-60S Knighthawk. He has served on teams recognized with the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, and two Battle “E” designations and is authorized to wear various personal and campaign awards.