Commander Derrick Kingsley
Executive Officer
CDR Kingsley is a native of Granite City, Illinois and a 1996 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Designated a Naval Aviator in 1998, he reported to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron FIVE "Night Dippers" in September 1999, flying the SH-60F and HH-60H out of NAS Jacksonville, FL. During this tour, he deployed with Carrier Air Wing SEVEN aboard USS DWIGHT D EISNHOWER (CVN 69) in support of OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH, as well as USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
In January 2003, CDR Kingsley reported for shore duty to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron TEN "War Hawks" aboard NAS North Island. At HS-10, he became qualified Instructor Pilot in all mission areas. During the time, he also earned a Master of Science Degree from the University of San Diego.
CDR Kingsley reported to USS Boxer (LHD 4) aboard Naval Station San Diego in June 2005, serving as the Safety Officer and Officer of the Deck.
In July 2007, CDR Kingsley Commenced a Department assignment with HS-5 "Night Dippers", serving as Administrative Officer, Operations Officer, and Maintenance Officer. During this tour, he once again deployed with Carrier Air Wing SEVEN aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in support of OPERAATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
Following this tour, CDR Kingsley reported as the Assistant Officer in Charge of Commander Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic Detachment Jacksonville. In January 2010, detached onboard USS CARL VISON (CVN 70) in support of OPERATION UNIFIED RESONSE in the bay of Haiti. In July 2010, he reported to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE aboard NAS North Island, qualifying as an MH-60S Instructor Pilot. Following his transition to the MH-60S, CDR Kingsley served with distinction as the HSC-3 Executive Officer from May 2011 until June 2012. His personal awards include the Air Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
CDR Kingsley is married to the former Corynthia Thompson and resides in Poway with their children Isabelle and Harrison.