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CAPT Haynes completed flight training, earning his Naval Aviator “Wings of Gold” in August 2003. In February 2004, CAPT Haynes reported to the "IRONMEN" of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron THREE (VQ-3), serving as a Flight Instructor, Lead NATOPS Instructor, and Mission Commander Evaluator for the TACAMO and ABNCP missions flying the E-6B Mercury. CAPT Haynes returned to VQ-3 for his Department Head tour, and served as the NATOPS and Training Officer, Safety Officer, and Operations Officer.
CAPT Haynes graduated from the United States Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland in December 2007. As a Naval Test Pilot School graduate, he reported to the Naval Force Aircraft Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20), flying as a P-8A and E-6B Developmental Test Pilot, as well as completing a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering through the Naval Post Graduate School.
In August 2010, CAPT Haynes reported to NAVCENT, NSA Bahrain as a Force Protection Officer. He then transferred to Operations Integration Group (OIG) at the Pentagon, providing operational support and planning to the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, and other senior level military and civilian leaders. CAPT Haynes then served on the Joint Staff where he served as the Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Support Services Office (JSSSO). While working in JSSSO, CAPT Haynes was hand selected to serve as the Executive Assistant (EA) to the VDJS and subsequently as deputy EA to the Director of the Joint Staff. He then transitioned, within the Pentagon, to OPNAV N2N6 and subsequently OPNAV N98, where he served as E-6B Requirements Officer/Resource Sponsor for mission systems and airframe, respectively.
CAPT Haynes transferred again to VQ-3 as XO in May 2019. In April 2020, he assumed command of VQ-3 where he completed his operational aviation command tour as CO of VQ-3 in May 2021. He moved overseas to Naples Italy, serving as Director N8, Resources and Requirements and ultimately as the EA to the newly assigned Acting Deputy Commander of NAVEUR/NAVAF. While on NAVEUR/NAVAF staff, CAPT Haynes was selected for Major Command. In June 2024, CAPT Haynes assumed the position of Deputy Commodore at MCMRON 7, Sasebo Japan.
CAPT Haynes has over 2,000 hours in 22 models of jet, prop, glider, and rotary wing aircraft. Awards include: Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4), Battle Efficiency Award (2), CNO Safety Award, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
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