Cmdr. King Takes USNTPS Command at Pax River

Cmdr. King Takes USNTPS Command at Pax River

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Cmdr. Jacob King assumed command of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School from Cmdr. Travis Hartman during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River on Jan. 8, 2026. Capt. Daniel Kitts, Naval Test Wing Atlantic commodore and USNTPS Class 133 alumnus, presided over the event. “Your leadership has left a lasting imprint on this command – one defined by integrity, steady judgment, and a genuine commitment to …

U.S. Naval Test Pilot School changes command

The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) changed command during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. where Cmdr. Jacob King assumed leadership from Cmdr. Travis Hartman on Jan. 8.