Born in California and raised in Pickerington, Ohio. Commander Anderson graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing, where he also competed on the uni-versity’s wrestling team. Prior to commissioning, he worked in the private sector with Philip Morris, Avaya, and Town Sports International. CDR Anderson was commissioned through Officer Candi-date School and reported to NAS Pensacola, Florida for flight training, earning his Naval Flight Of-ficer Wings.

CDR Anderson began his operational career with the “Garudas” of VAQ-134. He later attended the Growler Tactics Instructor course and served as an instructor at VAQ-129. He subsequently report-ed to the “Gray Wolves” of VAQ-142 as Training Officer and later served as a Department Head with the “Zappers” of VAQ-130. Most recently, he served at the Electronic Attack Weapons School as the Director of Training.

Over his career, CDR Anderson has accumulated 2,400 flight hours, including 1,400 hours in the EA-18G Growler. He reports to VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets” as Executive Officer on 12 February 2026.

CDR Anderson and his wife, Sarah, have been together for 23 years. Sarah is a physician specializ-ing in radiology and is a partner in her group. They have one daughter, Millie, and reside in Bel-lingham, where they enjoy time on local trails, at playgrounds, and in the local community. He is always available for a run, hike, or workout.

 

Last Updated: 17 February 2026