Lieutenant Matt Fahner is a native of Hollywood, California, and raised in Gig Harbor,
Washington. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1991 and left active duty in 1994 to
attend Portland State University, where he graduated in 1998 with a Bachelors degree in
Economic Theory. He was commissioned as an ensign in the Supply Corps through the Officer
Candidate School (OCS) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, in February of 1999.
Matt’s initial assignment after graduating from Navy Supply Corps’ Basic Qualifications
Course in Athens, Georgia, was with Commander Squadron One (COMPSRON ONE) of the
Prepositioned Ships program under the Military Sealift Command in the Mediterranean Sea.
There he served as the supply officer on the commodore’s staff. During this tour at COMPSRON
ONE, he participated in many inter-service and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
exercises.
In 2001, Matt reported to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) where he served as the
sales/disbursing officer. During his tour, Matt completed his qualifications as a Surface Warfare
Supply Corps Officer (SWSCO).
In 2003, Matt served in the aviation support division on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island,
Washington, where he was responsible for overseeing 25 military and civilian workers with an
inventory valued at more than 300 million dollars. During his tour, Matt completed his
qualifications as a Naval Aviation Supply Officer (NASO).
Matt joined the Blue Angels in September of 2004. His decorations include three Navy
and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two Air Force Achievement Medals, and various
personal and unit awards.
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