VT-7 Leadership

Executive Officer

A native of Waconia, Minnesota, Commander Fisel graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2009, earning a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Aviation. CDR Fisel was commissioned through Officer Candidate School and reported to NAS Pensacola, FL for flight training in November 2009. He earned his wings of gold in February 2012 and then reported to the VFA-106 "Gladiators" for initial fleet training as a F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilot.

CDR Fisel began his operational flying in November 2012 with the "Red Rippers" of VFA-11. While a Red Ripper, he deployed aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71), participating in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. During this tour, CDR Fisel served as the Public Affairs Officer, Schedules Officer, AV/ARM Division Officer, and the Air-to-Surface Weapons Training Officer.

CDR Fisel reported to VFA-106 "Gladiators" as an instructor in the F/A-18A-F Hornet and Super Hornet. While at the Gladiators, CDR Fisel served as the Legal Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, and Strike Courseware Manager. Additionally, in October 2018, CDR Fisel graduated from the Naval Post Graduate School with a Masters in Executive Business Administration.

CDR Fisel returned to the fleet with VFA-11 in March 2019. While with the Red Rippers, he deployed aboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN75) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM serving as Assistant Admin Officer and Assistant Operations Officer.

CDR Fisel reported as a Department Head with the "Tomcatters" of VFA-31. While with VFA-31, he completed deployments aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) and USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN78), serving as the Safety Officer, Operations Officer, and Maintenance Officer.

Following his department head tour, CDR Fisel served as an Action Officer for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, J-3 Directorate. While on the Joint Staff, he directly supported the coordination of European Future Operations.

He reported to the Eagles of VT-7 as Executive Officer in November 2025.

CDR Navy has accumulated over 2,700 flight hours and 490 carrier arrested landings, including 132 combat hours over 20 missions. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and various service awards and ribbons.