A native of Katy, Texas, Commander Mozer graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2008, earning a Bachelor of Science in General Science. CDR Mozer reported to NAS Pensacola, FL for flight training in November 2008.  He earned his Naval Flight Officer Wings in August 2010 and was awarded the Strike award as the top graduate in phase.  CDR Mozer reported to VAQ 129 “Vikings” for initial fleet training as an EA-6B Electronic Countermeasures Officer. 

CDR Mozer began his operational flying in September 2011 with the “Patriots” of VAQ 140.  While a Patriot, he made two deployments aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), flying combat missions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Upon completion of the Patriot’s EA-6B sundown cruise, CDR Mozer completed a CAT II EA-18G Growler transition and departed VAQ-140 after earning his GWTP level III mission commander qualification for the Growler and was awarded the Jim Dee leadership award as the squadron’s standout Junior Officer.

In September 2015, CDR Mozer returned to VAQ 129 as an Instructor Electronic Warfare Officer where, as the Assistant Training Officer, he headed-up the first Major FRS syllabus revision since VAQ-129 began flying the Growler.  His instructor tour culminated in his selection as the David R. Dillon leadership awardee.  In August 2018, CDR Mozer was selected to be the first EA-18G exchange officer to join the No. 6 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).  Charged with assisting our Joint Electronic Attack Partners in achieving their Growler Initial Operational Capability, CDR Mozer assisted in scenario development for the RAAF’s Airborne Warfare Instructor Course and served as the Instructor of record for multiple international Large Force Exercises.    

CDR Mozer reported to VAQ 132, the “Scorps” in August 2020 for his Department Head tour.  With the Scorps, he completed one six-month deployment to the INDOPACOM AOR and served as the Safety Officer, Operations Officer, and Maintenance Officer.  During this tour, CDR Mozer earned his SEAD Mission Commander qualification at Red Flag Nellis and transitioned VAQ-132 to the first Growler Capability Modification aircraft.

Following his Department Head tour, CDR Mozer reported back to VAQ-129 in May 2023 as the Training Officer.  During his tour he led the incorporation of the Next Generation Jammer and Joint Helmet Mounted Cuing System into the FRS syllabus.  Selected for squadron command in March 2024, he is scheduled to report back to the Patriots of VAQ-140 as Executive Officer in July 2025.

CDR Mozer is married to the former Angela Hurst with whom he shares three children, Axton, Summer and Chase.  Accumulating over 2,100 flight hours, 150 carrier arrested landings, and 22 combat missions, CDR Mozer’s awards include the Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (4 awards), multiple Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals and various service awards and ribbons.