Commander Rooster is one of Third Fleet’s most respected and formidable aviation leaders, a career naval aviator whose reputation was forged in the crucible of frontline combat. Serving simultaneously as Vice Commander of Third Fleet and Acting Vice Commander of the 12th Battle Group, he provides steady, decisive leadership across multiple echelons of command. In his additional role as Acting Commander of the 13th Carrier Wing, Rooster remains deeply connected to the flight line, ensuring that operational decisions are grounded in the realities faced by pilots in the cockpit.
Throughout his career, Commander Rooster has distinguished himself in numerous naval engagements, earning high praise for executing maneuvers the Navy formally describes as high-risk and tactically extraordinary. Among these is his signature High-G barrel roll while actively engaging hostile targets—an audacious maneuver that has become synonymous with his name and is studied within fleet aviation circles as an example of aggressive air combat mastery under extreme conditions.
Beyond his technical skill, Rooster carries a deeper legacy. Bound to him is the powerful and undying soul of Henry Collins, a fiercely competitive naval aviator whose spirit continues to influence Rooster’s relentless drive, discipline, and refusal to accept mediocrity. This legacy manifests in Rooster’s uncompromising standards, his aggressive tactical mindset, and his unwavering commitment to those who fly under his command.
Calm under pressure yet ferocious in combat, Commander Rooster embodies the highest ideals of UEE naval aviation—an aviator, a leader, and a living testament to the enduring spirit of those who came before.
