Sean M. Mahoney
Military Professor National Security Affairs
Biography
Cmdr. Sean Mahoney joined the National Security Affairs Department after earning a Master's Degree (with distinction) from NWC in June 2020. Additional degrees include an Executive Master of Business Administration (with distinction) from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2017 and a B.A. from the University of Washington. A career E-2C/D naval flight officer, his operational tours include deployments in support of multiple global war on terror operations, and he most recently deployed as the assistant air officer aboard CVN-74. His shore assignments include the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School and VAW/VRC requirements officer at Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- A2/AD
- Air Defense
- Asia-Pacific
- Command and Control
Professional Highlights
Assistant Air Officer - CVN-74
VAW/VRC Requirements Officer - COMNAVAIRLANT
Department Head - VAW-126
ACTC Curriculum Developer and SME - E-2D Fleet Introduction Team
Weapons and Tactics Instructor - VAW-121
WTI Program Manager - Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School - Fallon, NV
VAW-112 - First Operational Tour
Education
M.A., U.S. Naval War College, National Security and Strategic Studies
E.M.B.A, Naval Postgraduate School
B.A., University of Washington, English
External Memberships and Associations
Beta Gamma Sigma - International Business Honor Society
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