Blake Tornga
Director Maritime Advanced Warfighting School
Biography
Capt. Tornga is a career naval flight officer in the EA-6B and EA-18G, deploying with both expeditionary and sea going squadrons, and commanding VAQ-133. Ashore he commanded Naval Support Activity Diego Garcia, served as Deputy Director of Strategy and Policy for Commander Naval Forces Europe/Africa/SIXTH Fleet, and served within the Security Cooperation Programs department at EUCOM.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Electronic Warfare
- Maritime Strategy
- Military Planning
- Operational Warfare
- Security Cooperation
Professional Highlights
Director, Maritime Advanced Warfighting School
Commanding Officer, NROTC Minnesota
Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity Diego Garcia
Deputy Director, Strategy and Policy, Naval Forces Europe/Africa/SIXTH Fleet
Commanding Officer, VAQ-133, NAS Whidbey Island, WA
Education
M.A., U.S. Naval War College, National Security Studies, Naval Operational Planning Course
B.S., University of Nebraska, Business Management
Awards and Decorations
Legion of Merit Medal
3 Awards
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
2 Awards
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Medal Strike-Flight
10 Awards
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal
2 Awards
Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal
3 Awards
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