Brett W. Coffey

Captain, U. S. Navy

Commanding Officer

And Professor of Naval Science

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps

The Ohio State University

A native of Edwardsville, Illinois, CAPT Coffey is a 1992 graduate of the Naval Academy. Following designation as a Naval Flight Officer, CAPT Coffey reported to Antarctic Development Squadron SIX and accumulated over 1,000 flight hours as a Polar Transport Aircraft Navigator.

Following a lateral transfer to the VQ community, CAPT Coffey reported to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1) at Whidbey Island where he led multiple detachments throughout the Pacific and to Bahrain. He qualified as Mission Commander and served as the squadron’s Tactics Officer, NFO Training Officer and Avionics Division Officer.

In December 1999, CAPT Coffey reported to Commander, SEVENTH Fleet staff and served as the Fleet Command and Control Officer. He then reported to Patrol Squadron THIRTY and oversaw student production and led the integration of VQ aircrew.

In September 2003, CAPT Coffey returned to VQ-1 and served as the Training Officer and Maintenance Officer. He flew missions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and led two detachments to Kadena AB, Japan, as the Officer-in- Charge.

In November 2005, CAPT Coffey reported to U.S. Pacific Fleet as the Flag Aide to the Commander.  After completing 36 trips throughout the Pacific and CONUS, he transitioned with the Commander to United States Fleet Forces Command. In February 2008, he reported Wing TEN in preparation for his duties as the VQ-2 Executive Officer.

From May 2009 to April 2010, CAPT Coffey led the Rangers of VQ-2 while operating in the CENTCOM, AFRICOM, EUCOM, and SOUTHCOM AORs. During his command, the Rangers successfully fielded multiple ISR capability upgrades while flying in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.

Following command, CAPT Coffey attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and then served at the Office of National Drug Control Policy as a policy analyst for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia.  Filling a call for a critical occupational specialty, He then served as the Executive Officer of the Nimitz Operational Intelligence Center at ONI from November 2013 to July 2014.

In November 2014, CAPT Coffey assumed duties as Commander, Task Force 57.  He extended MPRA operations into the Red Sea in support of Operation Resolute Hope and led the successful introduction of the P-8A Poseidon in FIFTH Fleet.

In November 2016, CAPT Coffey assumed the duties of Professor of Naval Science at The Ohio State University.

Captain Coffey has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards.

Commander Chrapkiewicz is a native of Wadowice, Poland. His family immigrated to the US in 1979 where they moved to Port Clinton, Ohio and became citizens in 1984. He graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1995 and is an alumnus of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry in 1999. After commissioning through the Officer Candidate School (OCS) program at NAS Pensacola, FL, he was selected for flight training and designated a Naval Aviator in December 2001.

Operationally, Commander Chrapkiewicz served in several squadrons flying the UH-3H and VH-3A Sea King, TH-57B/C Sea Ranger, and MH-60S Seahawk accumulating over 2000 flight hours. His first fleet tour was with the Fleet Angels of HC-2 in Norfolk, VA in 2001 where he deployed to Manama, Bahrain in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Naples, Italy in support of Commander Sixth Fleet. He then transferred in 2005 to NAS Whiting Field flying for both the Vigilant Eagles of HT-18 and the Hellions of HT-28 in Milton, FL as an instructor pilot. During his instructor tour he attended, via distance learning, the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA earning an Executive Master of Business Administration degree in 2008. Upon completion of instructor duty, CDR Chrapkiewicz transferred to the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the Tactical Action Officer and Assistant Combat Direction Center Officer in 2008.   Upon selection as a squadron department head, he was assigned to the Chargers of HSC-26 in Norfolk, VA in 2010 where he served as the squadron Safety Officer, Training Officer, Administration Officer, and Operations Officer. During this tour, he deployed to Manama, Bahrain as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of a four aircraft detachment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon successful completion of his department head tour, CDR Chrapkiewicz joined the ranks of Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COTF) in Norfolk, VA in 2013. There he developed and executed operational testing of new navy satellite acquisition programs including Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Navy Multi-band Terminal (NMT), and Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) systems. He then transferred aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the Safety Officer in 2016.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, as well as several unit and campaign awards.

Captain Ortins is a native of Beverly, Massachusetts.  He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies in 2014.  He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant from the NROTC program in March 2015.  After completing The Basic School and Infantry Officers Course, he reported for duty to 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Upon reporting to 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2ndLt Ortins was assigned to Company L where he served as Rifle Platoon Commander, 1st Platoon.  In February 2017, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan in support of Unit Deployment Program 17.1 rotation for six months.  During the deployment, 2ndLt Ortins participated in the FUJI VIPER 17-4 Exercise, Camp Fuji, Japan and the Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 17-11 Exercise, South Korea.

Following his return from deployment in August 2017, 1stLt Ortins was transferred to Company I to serve as Rifle Platoon Commander, 1st Platoon.  In October 2017, 1sLt Ortins served as 3d Battalion, 8th Marines’ liaison to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) during the Marine Corps SQUAD-EX program at Fort Stewart, Georgia.  In this capacity, he provided software engineers and project managers with feedback on developing technology for use by future Marine Corps rifle squads.  He completed the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, the Marine Advisor Course and the Fire Support Coordinator Course in preparation for his next deployment.

In September 2018, 1stLt Ortins deployed as Company Executive Officer, Ground Combat Element in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) 19.1.  During this deployment, 1stLt Ortins participated in theater security cooperation missions throughout Europe and crisis response operations in Africa.  While deployed, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and selected for his current assignment.

Captain Ortins reported as Marine Officer Instructor and Assistant Professor of Naval Science at the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit, The Ohio State University in May 2019.  He is responsible for preparing Marine Option Midshipmen and Marine Enlisted Commissioning Educational Program students for Officer Candidates School and serving as the Marine Corps representative to the unit.

Captain Ortins’ personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and various campaign, unit, and service awards.

LT Nicholas Weithman was born and raised in Naperville, Illinois. He graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2014 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He commissioned through The Ohio State NROTCU.

LT Weithman reported to Nuclear Power School is Charleston, SC in May 2014. He completed training there in November 2014 and went to Groton, CT for Submarine Officer Basic Course (SOBC) in December of 2014. He completed SOBC in February 2015 and went back to Charleston, SC in March 2015 for Nuclear Prototype Training Unit (NPTU). He completed training at NPTU in November 2015 and received orders to report to the USS MAINE (SSBN 741) out of Bangor, WA in December 2015.

While onboard the USS MAINE LT Weithman served as the Chemistry and Radiological Controls Assistant, the Electrical Officer, and the Assistant Engineer. While on board he served on 2 strategic deterrence patrols, transferred the boat to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and was a supervisor over the following key events: Setting Conditions for Refueling, Cold Rx Plant Operations, Undocking, and Hot Rx Plant Operations. In November 2017 he passed the Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer exam and interviews at Naval Reactors. He departed the USS MAINE in October 2018 after receiving orders to The NROTCU The Ohio State University as the Nuclear Power/ Submarine Officer Instructor in November 2018.

Lieutenant Eliott Peters grew up in Newark, OH, where he graduated from Newark Catholic High School in 2008. He attended the Miami University (OH), earning a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Business Management and commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy via the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps in May 2012.

In September of 2012 Lieutenant Peters reported to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida to begin his
Naval Aviator Training and earned his “Wings of Gold” in May 2014 as a Naval Aviator. Following Fleet Replacement Training in the P-8A “Poseidon” at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, Lieutenant Peters reported to the War Eagles of VP-16 in February of 2015, also in Jacksonville. His first assignments there included PR/AME Branch Officer, Training Administration Officer, Assistant Command Services Officer, Flight Officer and Avionics/Armament Division Officer.

Lieutenant Peters deployed as a Patrol Plane Second Pilot to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan from August 2015 to March of 2016. This deployment was in support of Seventh Fleet operations; to include Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance (ISR) and Search & Rescue. He detached to Australia, Guam and the Philippines. Lieutenant Peters deployed as a Patrol Plane Commander to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Catania, Italy from March 2017 to September of 2017. This deployment was in support of Sixth Fleet operations; to include ASW and ISR. He detached to Iceland, Norway, Spain, Scotland, Crete and Ukraine. Lieutenant Peters has accumulated 1000 total flight hours as a Naval Aviator and over 250 hours as a Patrol Plane Commander.

Lieutenant Peters assumed duties as the Aviation Officer Instructor at The Ohio State University, NROTC Battalion in February of 2018.

Lieutenant Peters’ personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various campaign, unit, and service awards.

Andrew is a native of Garfield, New Jersey. He completed enlisted tours onboard USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48), USS MUSTIN (DDG 89),and COMCARSTRKGRU-7 Staff attached to USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) advancing to Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class and earning his enlisted Surface and Air Warfare Specialist qualifications.

Through the STA-21 program, he was commissioned in 2013 after graduating from San Diego State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.

His first assignment was onboard USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52) where he served as the Communications Officer and Primary EKMS Manager. During this tour he made a 10 month deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve serving as Carl Vinson’s primary Air Defense Unit. In 2016 he reported to the USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60) and serves as the ship’s Fire Control Officer and Ballistic Missile Defense Officer during their mid-life EDSRA.

LT Shopland’s decorations include the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various campaign, unit, and service awards.

Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas Robinson was born on 7 November 1984 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Gunnery Sergeant Robinson enlisted on 2 December 2003 and attended recruit training at Marine Corp Recruit Depot San Diego, California. After completing recruit training Private First Class Robinson attended Marine Combat Training, Camp Pendleton, California and Field Wireman Course, Twenty-Nine Palms, California. Upon graduating from the course he received the Military Occupational Specialty of (0614) Unit Level Circuit Switch Operator.

In September 2004, Private First Class Robinson was transferred to 1st Battalion 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He was promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2004.

In June 2005, Lance Corporal Robinson was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Corporal.

In August 2005, Corporal Robinson attended and graduated from the Marine Corps Marksmanship Course and received the Military Occupational Specialty of (0933) Combat Marksmanship Coach. Upon completion of the course, Corporal Robinson was reassigned to 1st Battalion 12th Marines as the Battalion Unit Level Circuit Switch Operator.

In March 2006, Corporal Robinson attended and graduated from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course and received the Military Occupational Specialty (0916) Martial Arts Instructor. Upon completion of the course, Corporal Robinson was reassigned to 1st Battalion 12th Marines as the Headquarters Battery Communications Platoon Sergeant.

In November 2006 he was promoted to Sergeant.

In March 2007 Sergeant Robinson was assigned to Task Force Military Police where he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the Battalion Wire Chief and Headquarters Battery Communications Platoon Sergeant.

In January of 2008, Sergeant Robinson received orders to Drill Instructor School Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He successfully graduated nine platoons serving as a Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor for Echo and Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, MCRD San Diego.

In March of 2011 he received orders to 3D Battalion 1st Marines aboard Camp Pendleton California. While there, he deployed on the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit West-Pac 1-2 as the Battalion Landing Team Telecommunications Chief.

In September 2012, Sergeant Robinson was ordered to 9th Communication Battalion, I MHG, Camp Pendleton California where he assumed duties as the Battalion Armory Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge.

In October 2013 he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was appointed as the Logistics Operations Chief. In June 2014, Staff Sergeant Robinson was ordered to Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton Ca., where he was appointed as the Regimental Data Chief. He attended and successfully graduated resident Career Course Class 6-14.

In October 2014, Staff Sergeant Robinson reported to 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton Ca., where he attended and successfully graduated Tactical Switching Chief Course 3-15 at Marine Corps Communication Electronic School Twenty Nine Palms Ca., and assumed his duties as the Battalion Telecommunications Chief.

In March 2016, Staff Sergeant Robinson was selected for Assistant Marine Officer Instructor for The Ohio State University. Staff Sergeant Robinson received temporary additional duty orders to augment the 2016 Summer OCC-222 with Charlie Company, 2017 with PLC Seniors, Lima Company, and 2018 PLC Seniors, Lima Company.

In July of 2018 he was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant.

Gunnery Sergeant Robinson is presently assigned as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor for The Ohio State University.

Gunnery Sergeant Robinson’s personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with gold star in lieu of fourth award), and Good Conduct Medal (with three bronze stars in lieu of fourth award).