Cmdr. Travis Snover
Commanding Officer, USS WICHITA (LCS 13)
18 June 2025
An Iowa native, CDR Travis Snover holds a B.A. in Business Management from Buena Vista University and an M.A. in Defense and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College where he graduated with distinction. He earned his commission through Officer Candidate School in 2008.
At sea, CDR Snover served as Auxiliaries Officer on USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5); as Navigator on USS TORTUGA (LSD 42); and as Combat Systems and Operations department head on USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20). During his tours, these ships supported numerous national and allied exercises and taskings, such as Talisman Sabre and UNSCR Enforcement Coordination Cell operations. Most recently, CDR Snover served as Executive Officer on USS WICHITA (LCS 13).
Ashore, CDR Snover served as a Company Officer at the United States Naval Academy where he qualified Craftmaster on Yard Patrol craft. He served on the staff of Surface Warfare Schools Command in the N75 department as the Command Assessment and Major Command courses coordinator.
His personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit, campaign, and service awards.