In January 2021, CDR Ritter checked into Naval Air Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) in Fallon, NV, where he was as the Assistant Department Head (N10A) of HAVOC. In January 2023 he reported as Executive Officer to Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) “Gauntlets”, where he now proudly serves as Commanding Officer.
CDR Ritter’s awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy/Marine Corp Achievement Medal, and various personal and service awards. He has over 2,800 flight hours in the EA-6B and EA-18G with 585 carrier arrested landings.
CDR Ritter is married to Nicole Kimsey Ritter of Milton, GA. They have a daughter Emma (13) and a son Blake (8).