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Deputy Commander

Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2

​Capt. Jason Labott
Deputy Commander, Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 2


A native of Wildwood, Florida, Capt. Jason Labott was commissioned in May 1999 from University of Florida NROTC as a Surface Warfare Officer. Capt. Labott's Division Officer Assignments were as Communications Officer and Assistant Chief Engineer in USS HAWES (FFG 53) followed by Fire Control Officer in USS COLE (DDG 67). He reported to department head school in OCT of 2006 and completed the course of study in May 2007. While in Newport, he was the recipient of the Navy League and Top Snipe awards.

Capt. Labott’s Department Head assignments were as Chief Engineer in USS THE SULLIVANS followed by Chief Engineer in USS SAN JACINTO.

Capt. Labott's shore tours include Assistant Professor of Military Science, Hampton Roads NROTC Unit, US Air Force Air Command and Staff College, COMNAVSURFLANT N44 and Engineering Assessments Atlantic. 

Capt. Labott served as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer onboard USS LABOON (DDG 58) from June 2015 to March 2018. Upon completion of his command tour, CAPT Labott was assigned as Surface Operations Officer for Carrier Strike Group 2 From March 2018 through February 2021.  He then Commanded Engineering Assessments Atlantic from APR 2021 through May 2024. 

He is currently serving as Deputy Commodore for Maritime Expeditionary Security Group Two Virginia Beach, Virginia. 
           
His awards include Meritorious Service Medal (Three Awards), Navy Commendation Medal (5 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards) and numerous unit level awards.  His education includes a Bachelor’s of Science, Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Military Arts and Sciences and Joint Professional Military Education Phase I.            

 
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