Executive Officer, NAF El Centro
Commander Carl S. Liptak is a native of Russell, Massachusetts. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction. He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School as an Ensign in the United States Navy in January of 2004. Following flight school and initial training, he was designated a Naval Aviator in November of 2006 and was assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron TEN (HS-10), San Diego, CA, for advanced helicopter training.