A native of Vernal, UT, Lieutenant Slade enlisted as a Naval Aircrewman in 2006. She was qualified as an Electronic Warfare Operator and BigLook on the EP-3 at VQ-1 from 2008-2011. Later she was a Loadmaster and Crew Chief on the C-20 at VR-51 in Kaneohe Bay, HI from 2011-2013.
After being accepted into FY-13 STA-21 Program as a pilot option she earned her bachelors at Columbia College in Missouri and attended University of Missouri NROTC. Following that she attended flight school and completed MH-60S Fleet Replacement Pilot training from HSC-3 in San Diego, CA. In December 2017, Slade reported to HSC-14 “Chargers” for her first operational tour. She deployed on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in support of Fifth and Seventh Fleet operations, and supported USS Tripoli’s homeport shift as a SAR detachment aircraft commander.
Slade’s next assignment was as an instructor and class officer at Officer Training Command Newport. There she developed new officers through Officer Candidate School and Naval Science Institute and led peer lieutenants as the Lead Class Officer. Her final contribution to the command was as the N4/N6 department head overseeing facilities upgrades and working with base NAVFAC counterparts. During this time, she also attended the Naval War College earning JPME1 and a Master’s of Art in Defense and Strategic Studies.
In July 2023, Slade reported to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in Yokosuka, Japan. As the Assistant Air Operations and Air Transfer Officer, she led a team of 40 Air Traffic Controllers in the execution of daily flight operations in support of CSG-15 Blue Water Certification, VALIANT SHIELD 2023, Advance Training Exercise, and dual carrier operations enabling the successful completion of over 6,600 sorties and more than 9,600 flight hours.
Slade has accumulated over 980 hours in the T-6B, TH-57B/C, and MH-60S aircraft. Her personal awards include an Air Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and numerous service and unit awards.
She became NAVMAG II's Executive Officer in May, 2025.
Last Updated: 2 May 2025