Blake Tornga

Director Maritime Advanced Warfighting School

Capt., U.S. Navy

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

(401) 856-6241

Blake.Tornga@usnwc.edu

Areas of Expertise

Electronic Warfare
Maritime Strategy
Military Planning
Operational Warfare
Security Cooperation

Professional Highlights

2024

Director, Maritime Advanced Warfighting School

2020

Commanding Officer, NROTC Minnesota

2019

Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity Diego Garcia

2017

Deputy Director, Strategy and Policy, Naval Forces Europe/Africa/SIXTH Fleet

2014

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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