VX-9 is a squadron that operates various aircraft in support of testing and evaluating weapons and their related systems.

VX-9 is charged with the testing and evaluation of weapons and their related systems in direct support of the United States Naval Aviation Fleet. The skilled Sailors and Marines of VX-9 are known for their ability to adapt to the dynamic testing environment that the aviation field provides.

In the fall of 2022, CAPT Fairbank was selected for Aviation Major Command and will report to VX-9 as Commanding Officer in March of 2024. During his career, CAPT Fairbank has accumulated over 3000 flight hours and nearly 600 arrested …

Commanding Officer, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 Captain Matthew “Brasso” Davin. Chief Operational Test Director, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 Lieutenant Colonel Geoff Palmer. Executive Officer, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 Command Master Chief Jason M. Chadderton ...

Command Master Chief, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 Command Master Chief Chadderton grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, enlisting in the United States Navy in September 1998. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he reported for duty as an undesignated Seaman Recruit aboard USS BRIDGE ...

He has served as Chief Operational Test Director for the VX-9 “Vampires” located at NAWS China Lake, CA since December 2021. CAPT Davin has accumulated 2,800 flight hours in 22 aircraft with 560 carrier arrested landings, including 29 combat missions.

In September 2021, Lt. Col. Palmer reported to VX-9, the “Vampires” aboard NAWS China Lake, CA. He currently serves as AV-8B Harrier II+ Operational Test Director, Marine Aviation Detachment Officer-in-Charge, and VX-9 Executive Officer.

Squadron Ombudsman. Ombudsmen are highly trained volunteers who provide support and guidance and act as official liaisons between the command and its families.

Jan 11, 2024 · He has served as Chief Operational Test Director for the VX-9 “Vampires” located at NAWS China Lake, CA since December 2021. CAPT Davin has accumulated 2,800 flight hours in 22 aircraft with 560 carrier arrested landings, including 29 combat missions.

In January 2023 CDR Brown reported to VX-9 Det Nellis to serve as a project officer and test pilot on future Navy programs. While at Det Nellis, CDR Brown was the first Naval Aviator to qualify to fly the RQ-170 SENTINEL.