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TW2 Leadership

Chief Staff Officer (CSO)

CDR Sean M. Tuohy

Commander Sean Tuohy is a native of Chicago, IL. Upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in English, he reported to flight school for pilot training. After progressing from Pensacola, FL, to Enid, OK, and finally Meridian, MS, he was designated a Naval Aviator in November of 2008.

CDR Tuohy conducted training in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with the Gladiators of VFA-106 before reporting to his first tour with the Fighting Checkmates of VFA-211 at NAS Oceana, VA in 2009. With the Checkmates, "Dora" deployed twice aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), executing missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF). After cruising on the "Big-E's" last deployment with Carrier Air Wing ONE (CVW-1), he reported to NAS Pensacola, FL, in 2012. Flying as an instructor pilot with the Wildcats of VT-10, he amassed well over 1000 hours in the mighty T-6A Texan II while living his best life in sunny Florida. He also earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School.

In 2015 CDR Tuohy was selected to attend the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) course at JEB Little Creek, VA for Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training, after which he reported to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) in Dam Neck, VA as a Fire Support Officer. At the completion of his tour he moved to NAS Lemoore, CA where he worked as assistant operations officer at Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (CSFWP) while re-qualifying in the Super Hornet with the Flying Eagles of VFA-122.

In 2017 CDR Tuohy joined the Knighthawks of VFA-136 flying the F/A-18E. As part of CVW-1 once more, he executed the first "Dynamic Force Employment' deployment aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) while flying combat missions into Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) as well as operating north of the Arctic Circle. As Operations Officer, he led the Knighthawks through another deployment, this time flying missions from the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS).

He reported to the Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA as an analyst in June 2020, where he conducted mishap and hazard investigation support and trend analysis for Navy and USMC TACAIR platforms. He was also selected to lead the Physiological Event Action Team (PEAT). During his time there he received a Master's Degree in International Studies from Old Dominion University, and received orders to Training Air Wing TWO (TW-2) at NAS Kingsville, TX in June 2023.

To date, CDR Tuohy has amassed over 3000 flight hours and 626 carrier arrested landings. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (two awards), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), and various other unit and campaign awards.

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