Commander Jesse Whitfield is a native of Houston, Texas and is a 2007 graduate of Texas State University in San Marcus with a Bachelor of Sciences degree. Upon degree completion he was Commissioned and designated as an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer.

His sea tours include Carrier Air Wing Maintenance Officer of Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN from 2020 to 2022 where he oversaw the maintenance of the entire Air Wing in support of multiple freedom of navigation evolutions in the South China Sea. As Assistance Maintenance Officer (AMO) and Maintenance Material Control Officer (MMCO) of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 from 2012 to 2014 he led his team in support of one deployment in support of combat operations in Afghanistan and multiple detachments across the country. From 2008 to 2011 while serving as AMO, Quality Assurance Officer and Material Control Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 he was involved in multiple deployments providing combat support for Operation Iraq Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and humanitarian support for the Philippines.

Shore tours for Commander Whitfield include Officer-in-Charge, Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Southwest Detachment North Island, Maintenance Officer (MO) at FRC West from 2022 to 2023, Readiness Officer, AMO and Training Team Officer at Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific from 2018 to 2020, MO, MMCO and 500 Division Officer at FRC West from 2015 to 2018, and he attended Naval Post Graduate School from 2011 to 2012 where he earned a Masters of Business Administration with a focus on logistics.

Commander Whitfield is a qualified Professional Aviation Maintenance Officer. His DAWIA certifications includes Foundational Level in both Life Cycle Logistics and Engineering and Technical Management. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medals (two awards), the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), the Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), and numerous unit and campaign awards.

In August 2025, CDR Whitfield reported onboard NAS Whidbey Island, and currently serves as the Executive Officer at Fleet Readiness Center Northwest.
 

Last Updated: 12 September 2025