Leadership

NAF El-Centro Menu

Leadership

Captain Ryan "Mouth" Carstens

Commanding Officer, NAF El Centro
A native of Downers Grove, Illinois, CAPT Carstens graduated from Iowa State University in 2001, receiving his commission and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. He completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in 2003. In 2015 he earned his Masters in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.
Commander Leif "FIDEL" Walroth

Executive Officer, NAF El Centro
A native of Hurricane, West Virginia, Commander Walroth enlisted into the Navy in 1999 as a Nuclear Machinist Mate. After completing the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command pipeline, he worked in the Reactor Department while deployed to SEVENTH FLEET onboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) until June of 2003. While onboard CVN 70, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy where he was inducted in June of 2003. During his senior year, he played on the Naval Academy varsity football team in 2006. CDR Walroth received his commission in 2007, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics.
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.

Google Translation Disclaimer

Google Translate, a third party service provided by Google, performs all translations directly and dynamically.
Commander, Navy Region Southwest, cnrsw.cnic.navy.mil has no control over the features, functions, or performance of the Google Translate service.
The automated translations should not be considered exact and should be used only as an approximation of the original English language content.
This service is meant solely for the assistance of limited English-speaking users of the website.
Commander, Navy Region Southwest, cnrsw.cnic.navy.mil does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information translated.
Some items cannot be translated, including but not limited to image buttons, drop down menus, graphics, photos, or portable document formats (pdfs).
Commander, Navy Region Southwest, cnrsw.cnic.navy.mil does not directly endorse Google Translate or imply that it is the only language translation solution available to users.
All site visitors may choose to use similar tools for their translation needs. Any individuals or parties that use Commander, Navy Region Southwest, cnrsw.cnic.navy.mil content in translated form, whether by Google Translate or by any other translation services, do so at their own risk.
IE users: Please note that Google Translate may not render correctly when using Internet Explorer. Users are advised to use MS Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox browser to take full advantage of the Google Translate feature.
The official text of content on this site is the English version found on this website. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in translated text, refer to the English version on this website, it is the official version.