Cmdr. Aaron Rybar Assumed Command February 20

Cmdr. Aaron Rybar relieves Cmdr. Scott A. Wastak during an aerial change of command ceremony for Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120 onboard Naval Station Norfolk on Feb. 20.

During the ceremony, Rybar and Wastak flew E-2C/D Hawkeyes in a change of command fly-over event. Rybar assumed all duties and responsibilities as the commanding officer of VAW-120 in a ceremony attended by distinguished visitors, family, and VAW-120 crew.

A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Wastak was commissioned in 1998 through the Navy ROTC scholarship program at Ohio State University and was designated a naval flight officer in February 2001. He took command of VAW-120 in September 2018.

Wastak expressed his appreciation for the hard work of his officers and Sailors during his tenure at VAW-120.

Rybar expressed his appreciation for Wastak for guiding the squadron to the highest levels of operational excellence and allowing VAW-120  to perform well in every aspect.

“It is absolutely incredible to be back here in Norfolk and be apart of this fantastic team. The men and women of VAW-120 are among the best in the Navy and I’m excited and privileged to get a chance to work with them going forward,” said Rybar.

VAW-120 is the training site for all E-2 and C-2A pilots, naval flight officers and naval air crewmen. The squadron can also be tasked operationally in support of defense and disaster operations.

(Source: U.S. Navy news release. Image from file)

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