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CAPT Brent Gaut, born in Stockton, California, graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree in English in 1994. He received his commission upon graduation and was designated a Naval Aviator in September 1996.
Upon completion of SH-60B pilot training, CAPT Gaut reported to the "Scorpions" of HSL-49. He deployed in USS VINCENNES (CG 49), USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48), USS COWPENS (CG 63) and USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53).
CAPT Gaut's next tour of duty was as a flight instructor with the "Seahawks" of HSL-41, where he was selected as the 2002 Instructor Pilot of the Year. In January 2004, CAPT Gaut reported to and deployed in USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) as the Mini Boss and in support of Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM. While deployed, CAPT Gaut also served as Air Boss.
CAPT Gaut reported to HSL-45 in October 2005. He served as the squadron's Aviation Safety Officer from November 2005 to September 2006, during which time HSL-45 was recognized as the 2006 CNO Aviation Safety Award winner. CAPT Gaut also served as Detachment FOUR OIC, deploying in USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41), and as the command's Maintenance Officer, spearheading the squadron's recognition as winner of COMHSMWINGPAC’s 2007 Golden Wrench Award.
In January 2008 CAPT Gaut reported to the Executive Officer of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy as a Policy Analyst. While attached, he also served as the Staff Director for the Office of State, Local and Tribal Affairs.
CAPT Gaut checked on board HSM-77 in November of 2010 as XO of the Indomitable “Saberhawks.” He assumed command in January 2012, attached to CVW-2 and embarked in USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). During his XO/CO tour the “Saberhawks” were recognized as winners of the SECNAV Safety Excellence, three Battle “E”, and three Gold Wrench awards throughout two combat deployments to FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleets, culminating in HSM-77 becoming the first Navy squadron to win the DOD Phoenix Award.
In March 2013 CAPT Gaut reported to the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he completed the Senior Course and earned a Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies, graduating “with distinction.”
In July 2014 CAPT Gaut assumed command of HSM-41, the community’s West Coast FRS squadron. During his tour, HSM-41 was recognized as the FY-14 Commander Theodore G. Ellyson Aviator Production Excellence Award Winner, as well as winner of the 2014 CNO Aviation Safety Award. CAPT Gaut was selected for the AVN pipeline in October 2014 and completed training in March 2017.
CAPT Gaut has accumulated approximately 2,750 flight hours and 881 shipboard landings in H-60 series aircraft. He has been awarded the Presidential Service Badge, Defense Meritorious Service, Meritorious Service (two), Navy Commendation (four), and Navy Achievement (three) Medals, the Battle "E" Ribbon (six), and various unit and campaign service awards.
CAPT Gaut and April, his lovely bride of 9 years, reside in the Larchmont-Edgewater area of Norfolk, VA with their son Jacob (3), daughter Faith (1) and dog Romeo.
| Date Taken: | 02.26.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 02.26.2018 10:04 |
| Story ID: | 267170 |
| Location: | US |
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