Captain Michael D. Lee

Commanding Officer, NAF El Centro

Captain Michael D. Lee, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1997 receiving his commission and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1999.  In 2006 he earned his Executive Masters in Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

Commander Carl S. Liptak

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.

Command Master Chief Robert Roske

Command Master Chief, NAF El Centro

Command Master Chief Roske is a native of Altoona, IA, where he graduated from Southeast Polk High School in 1994. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy through the Delayed Entry Program, and reported for basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes in January 1996. Following recruit training, he reported to Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center San Diego where he completed Sonar Technician (Surface) 'A' school and MK-116 Underwater Fire Control Technician 'C' school.