Lt. Cmdr. Justin Novak is a surface warfare officer and has served on both cruiser and destroyer platforms including USS Cape St. George (CG 71), USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Ross (DDG 71). His shore assignments include Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School and the Surface Warfare Officer's School. Most recently, he was the deputy director of assessments for Commander, Naval Forces Central Command as well as the crisis action team lead.