Commander Andrew Crouse

Commanding Officer, Naval Magazine Indian Island

Cmdr. Andrew C. “Sausage” Crouse is a native of Easton, Missouri. He was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) at the University of Missouri after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems Management in 2005. Upon graduation, he reported to Naval Air Station Pensacola to begin flight training, and was designated an E-2 Hawkeye Naval Flight Officer in 2008.

Lieutenant Commander Sam Clement

Executive Officer, Naval Magazine Indian Island

Lt. Cmdr. Sam “Grinner” Clement, a native of Arnold, Maryland, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in History. He reported to flight school following graduation and earned his wings of gold in April 2009.