[4] He previously served as commander of the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center from May 2019 to May 2021, with commands of Carrier Air Wing 9 from January 2015 to June 2016 and Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 from 2007 to 2009.

[5][6][7][1][8][9] A native of Carmel, California, Brophy was commissioned via the United States Naval Academy in 1991.

degree in management from Troy State University and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1994.

degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.

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