CPT Daniel Hawbaker

CPT Daniel Hawbaker is an instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at the United States Military Academy (USMA), currently teaching in the EE and Core programs. 

He graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from USMA in 2015 and commissioned as an Army Aviation Officer. As a Lieutenant, he served as a Platoon Leader and a Battalion Assistant Operations Officer in the 2916^th AVN Battalion at Fort Irwin, CA. 

As a Captain, he moved to Fort Hood, TX where he served as Brigade Assistant Operations Officer in the 1^st Air Cavalry Brigade, and as Company Commander of C/3-227^th. While in command, he deployed in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Eastern Europe. 

Prior to returning to West Point, CPT Hawbaker attended the University of Pittsburgh for graduate school and obtained a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

CPT Hawbaker is a Pilot-in-Command, Air Mission Commander, and Maintenance Test Pilot for the UH-60A/L/M Blackhawk Helicopter. He is married to fellow Aviator and Officer, CPT Dana Spinks.