In 1989, Scott reported to NAS Miramar CA where he flew the F-14 Tomcat and completed two deployments aboard the USS Ranger, flying 42 combat missions in support of Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch over Iraq.

As a member of the Blue Angels Scott was an ambassador representing the United States Navy and the Armed Forces visiting Children's Hospitals, VA hospitals, High Schools and College ROTC units. Traveling over 300 days a year, he provided inspiration and motivation to many around the country and the world. Following his tour with the Blue Angels, he returned to the fleet and deployed aboard the USS Roosevelt. He was personally chosen to lead the Navy’s first strike into Kosovo in support of Operation Allied Force. Under heavy fire he successfully led a 24 aircraft strike and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat Valor. He was selected as the 1999 Atlantic Fleet Fighter Pilot of the Year.

Scott was promoted to Commander and assumed command of Fighter Squadron Eleven in 2002 aboard the USS George Washington. He flew missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Fallugah. In 2003-04 he was awarded the Commander of Naval Air Forces Leadership Award as selected by his peers. In 2004 Scott deployed aboard the USS Carl Vinson as Operations Officer.

Following twenty one years of distinguished Naval Service Scott retired from the Navy in 2006. He accumulated over 4,600 flight hours, 725 Carrier Landings and flying over 80 combat missions. He continues to serve as a Blue Angle consultant, volunteer’s time to the Wounded Warrior Project, the Ronald McDonald House and other civic and community organizations. His Naval awards include The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Meritorious Service Medal, seven Combat Air Medals and various other personal and unit awards.

Millersville University, B.S., Business Administration. 1985
U.S. Naval War College, M.A., National Security and Strategic Studies, 2002

INDUCTED 2016