I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. The place pictured is not a place. Anywhere my family is, is the place that inspires me to work harder for my family and also continually serve this great nation. My family have traveled the nation in support of me and I have travelled the nation in support of the country. This country is the place that has shared my desire for service. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. My daughters' college educations are extremely important to me and furthering my education will help with my Navy career. As my career progresses I hope to continually give my G.I. Bill funds to my daughters to continue their educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience, reports, and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently enrolled in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain continuing knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience reports and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently applying to Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain further knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience reports and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. My goal is to eventually become an astronaut or work at NASA as an engineer. Military service as you may know is a constant struggle of meeting the needs of service and also taking care of yourself, your sailors, and your family. What is best for the Navy is jot always what's best for yourself. I have been fortunate with my timing in that my service has had very few road blocks on the way to my goal of astronaut. I'm currently in Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain further knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre

I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and have plane spotted from the moment I could identify aircraft. My mother, a 20 year and current FAA flight safety manager, has always had an office near Kirtland Air Base which allowed me the unique opportunity to grow up near many aviators. In 2017 I commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. Since then I've flown near 1000 hours in the E-2D Hawkeye and due to USNTPS I've gathered a number of hours in 18 different aircraft. During my fleet tour in The World Famous VAW-113 Black Eagles I was given the opportunity to lead the avionics division of 27 sailors in the maintenance of 5 E-2D aircraft on our 2021-22 South Pacific Cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson. As you may know avionics can be not only wildly complex, but in the military require significant cryptographic interfacing. Many troubles were developed while on deployment as we were flying, at the time, the newest and most advanced E-2D aircraft and software. Fortunately, I was able to lead not only my avionics technicians and electricians but also the ships cryptographic vault in the proper troubleshooting and problem solving, to bring the entire carrier strike group's link 16 back to fully function during our many South China Sea transits. As a United States Navy Test Pilot School graduate, I've had the opportunity to plan for, fly, test, and report on some of the oldest naval aircraft and some of the most advanced technologies in today's Naval fleet. I currently lead the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 E-2D Hawkeye Test Team. I currently lead a diverse team of civilian contractors, engineers, and Naval aviators in the conduct of flight test. Some interesting conflicts develop while testing due to the nature of working between Naval Aviaton and the contracted civilian companies. Results are not always as desired nor as required and telling someone their product is not performing as needed "that their baby is ugly" is hard news to break. Fortunately the data speaks for itself. Using test team experience reports and excellent data analysis is the best way to broach the subject and get the contractors to make the changes needed to a product. I'm currently applying to Eastern University's online Data Science Master's program. This program is a perfect fit to help me continue conducting testing and also gain further knowledge that will further the Naval aviation testing enterprise. I hope this scholarship will help fund my completetion of the course as I have given my military benefits to my two daughters for their soon to come college educations. Thank you for your consideration. -LT Scott "Human Shrek" LeFevre