Commander Adam Manley Executive Officer,Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 More Details 250923-N-XO000-0000 250923-N-XO000-0000 SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: 250923-N-XO000-0000 VIRIN: 250923-N-XO000-0000 A native of Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, CDR Adam “Pits” Manley attended the Pennsylvania State University and graduated in 2009 with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. He was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program and earned his wings of gold in September of 2011. CDR Manley completed his first operational tour flying the SH-60B with the “Scorpions” of HSL-49. He deployed with Detachment Two on USS Thach (FFG 43) and again on USS Ingraham (FFG 61) in support of Operation Martillo. Following his initial sea tour, CDR Manley transitioned to the MH-60R and reported to the “Seahawks” of HSM-41 for instructor duty. In February of 2018, CDR Manley reported to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the Assistant Navigator. During this time, CDR Manley completed his Masters of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies through the Naval War College Fleet Seminar Program. CDR Manley was then assigned to the “Grandmasters” of HSM-46 as a Department Head. Serving as Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer he helped transition the squadron from Expeditionary to CVW-7 and through their first carrier based deployment on USS George H.W. Bush to SIXTH Fleet. Following his Department Head tour, CDR Manley reported to AFRICOM in Stuttgart, Germany where he served as an Operations Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and the J313 Operations Branch Chief in the Joint Operations Center. CDR Manley’s awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and others. Additionally, he was named the Order of Daedalians U.S. Navy Exceptional Aviator of the year in 2014, the COMNAVAIRLANT Shiphandler of the Year in 2018, and the 2022 CHSMWL Officer of the Year. Most importantly, Adam is happily married to his wonderful wife Amy and together they have four amazing children.
Command Master Chief Joshua Quenga Command Master Chief, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71