Squadron Augment Unit | VT-2

Commanding Officer

Originally from Wisconsin, CDR Jessica Germano graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Upon commissioning, she reported to NAS Pensacola for flight training and was winged at NAS Whiting Field in February 2012. Subsequently, she reported to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR ZERO (HSM-40) for initial training in the SH-60B Seahawk.

Her first assignment was with the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Light Squadron THREE SEVEN (HSL-37). She deployed aboard USS HOWARD (DDG 83) in 2013 and, following the newly minted HSM-37's transition to the MH-60R Seahawk, USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) in 2015. During this tour Germano served in multiple roles culminating in Detachment Operations Officer with the Detachment SIX "Honey Dippers".

In 2016, Germano reported to the "Red Knights" of Training Squadron THREE (VT-3) as an Instructor Pilot in the T-6B Texan II. While assigned to VT-3, she served as the Squadron NATOPS Officer and earned every advanced qualification in the T-6B. Over three years with the Red Knights, she guided 14 onwings through the Primary Flight Training Syllabus and flew over 1,200 mishap free flight hours.

Upon detaching from VT-3 in January of 2019, Germano reported aboard USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) as a Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer (Shooter). During her tour she also served as the V-3 (Hangar Deck) Division Officer and deployed to U.S. 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet AORs during an around-the-world deployment.

Germano transitioned to the Naval Reserve in January of 2021 and she was selected to rejoin VT-3's Squadron Augment Unit (SAU) as a Selected Reservist. She happily returned to the Red Knights and requalified in the T-6B Texan II. During her time in the VT-3 SAU, she served as the Student Control Officer, Standardization Officer, and Executive Officer.

Germano became the Commanding Officer of the "Wise Owls" of the VT-2 SAU in November of 2025.

Germano has accumulated more than 2800 military flight hours and her awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), and multiple unit and campaign awards.