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Captain Warren Van Allen

Commanding Officer, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
Captain Van Allen is a native of Barkhamsted, Connecticut. He graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and earned his commission through Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL. He was designated a Naval Flight Officer in September of 2001. He holds a Master of Arts (with highest distinction) in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, and also earned a Naval Strategist subspecialty code and was awarded the Drs. Daniel and Susan Thys award for academic excellence.
Commander Ryan Frantz

Executive Officer, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
Commander Frantz is a native of Severna Park, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and was commissioned in 2006. He was designated a Naval Aviator in August of 2008.
CMDCS (AW/SW) Joseph W. Little Jr.

Command Senior Chief, NAVAL AIR WEAPONS STATION CHINA LAKE
Senior Chief Little is a native of Tampa, Florida. He enlisted in the Navy and reported to Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, in August 2000. Following Recruit Training Command, he reported to United States Navy Ceremonial Guard. He reported Naval Air Technical Training Center Pensacola, FL where he completed Aviation Ordnanceman “A” school in March 2002. Upon Completion of training, he reported to Fighter Squadron ONE FOUR THREE (VF 143) Virginia Beach, VA.

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