NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The reigns of command for the Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems Program Office (PMA-272) changed hands during a change-of-command ceremony here today.

Capt. William “Knuck” Chubb, who leaves PMA-272 to assume a position at AIR 4.2 here, passed the torch of command to Capt. Paul “Stress” Overstreet.

“As I pass the 272 torch to Captain Overstreet, I can not help but brag about all of the PMA’s accomplishments over the past three, very busy, years,” said Chubb. “Paul now gets to chart the course of PMA-272’s bright future.”

Overstreet previously served as the prospective program manager for the Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems.

Before coming to PMA-272, Overstreet served as the deputy program manager for the EA-18G program here.

Overstreet received his was commissioned from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in June 1985. After completing flight training at NAS Pensacola, Fla., he was assigned to VAQ-129 at NAS Whidbey Island, Wash., as an EA-6B naval flight officer.

Following EA-6B Prowler training, he reported to “Black Ravens” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135, Overstreet deployed to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and USS Enterprise (CNV-65). During these periods, his squadron supported coalition Air Forces in support of operations in Iraq and the Persian Gulf

In January 1991, Overstreet reported to the United States Naval Test Pilot School here. Graduating with USNTPS Class 102 in January 1992, he reported to the Strike Aircraft Test Squadron where he was a test lead for several EA-6B development programs. During this period, he completed requirements for a master’s degree in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee.

Overstreet reported to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., in July 1995. He graduated in December 1997, with a master’s degree in Astronautical Engineering and was selected as an Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer.

In January 1998, Overstreet reported to the National Reconnaissance Office in Washington, D.C., During this tour, he was the lead engineer and program manager for the design, production and launch of several classified satellite programs.

Overstreet reported in February 2001 to NAVAIR and the Defense Suppression Systems Program Office (PMA-242) as deputy program manager –Advanced Anti Radiation Guided Missile (AGM-88E). He led his team through six demonstration firings of the AARGM missile, and a successful development contract award.

In July 2003, Overstreet was selected to be the chief engineer for the development of the EA-18G Growler. He was responsible for the requirements, design and testing of the EA-18G’s. He was subsequently selected for captain and was promoted to the deputy program manager for the EA-18G. In this role, he was responsible for all aspects of the EA-18G’s development, production, testing and fielding. Under his leadership, the EA-18G team received both the Department of Defense David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award and the NAVAIR National Commanders Award.

CAPT Overstreet has flown more than 28 different types of aircraft accumulating more than 2000 flight hours and 400 carrier landings.

“I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead this superb team,” said Overstreet, “I am looking forward to the challenges ahead and promise to lead with integrity and with the vision of warfighter first.

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Outgoing PMA-272 Program Manager Capt. William Chubb salutes incoming Program Manager Capt. Paul Overstreet as Rear Admiral W. Mark Skinner, Program Executive Officer Tactical Aircraft, looks on during the PMA’s change-of-command ceremony held here today. Photo by Marcia T. Hart-Wise

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Incoming PMA-272 Program Manager Capt. Paul Overstreet extends words of thanks to outgoing Program Manager Capt. William Chubb during the PMA’s change-of-command ceremony held here today. Photo by Marcia T. Hart-Wise