Colonel Nathan J. Storm graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on English Literature and graduated from the Marine Corps Basic School in December 2002. He then proceeded to Pensacola, FL where he completed the Naval Flight Training syllabus and was designated a Naval Aviator in May 2004.
In June 2004, Colonel Storm reported to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 in MCAS New River, NC for initial training in the CH-53E “Super Stallion.” He was designated a CH-53E Helicopter Second Pilot in December 2004 and reported to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 also in New River. Over the next five and a half years, Colonel Storm held multiple billets inlcuding Weapons and Tactics Instructor, Assistant Operations Officer, and Quality Assurance Officer. Also during that time he deployed with HMH-461 to Keesler Air Force Base in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in order to provide humanitarian support, with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (Reinforced) in support of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and with Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced) in support of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.
In October 2009, Colonel Storm was selected to Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) in Quantico, VA. He reported to the Presidential Helicopter Squadron in June 2010. While assigned to HMX-1, he qualified as an aircraft commander in the CH-46E, VH-3D, and VH-60N. In his final year at HMX-1, Colonel Storm was designated a Marine One Aircraft Commander and was the pilot in command for the President of the United States on 32 occasions.
Colonel Storm reported to the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in July 2014 and graduated in June 2015 with a Master of Military Science. He then reported for the first time to Marine Aircraft Group 16 and was assigned to HMH-361 as the Operations Officer. In April 2016, Colonel Storm deployed as the HMH-361 Operations Officer in support of the Unit Deployment Program 16-2 to Okinawa, Japan. In May 2017, Colonel Storm was selected to be the Aide-de-Camp for the Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). He assumed responsibilities as the aide in June 2017 and held this position for fifteen months during which he was selected for command of the HMH-462 Heavy Haulers in MCAS Miramar, CA. In August 2018, after completing his duties as the I MEF Commander’s aide and awaiting assumption of command, Colonel Storm became the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing Future Operations Officer.
Colonel Storm assumed command of HMH-462 in December 2019, a responsibility and honor he held until he relinquished command in December 2021. It was his humble honor to serve the Marines and Sailors of the Screw Crew through multiple activities including Service Level Training Exercise in 29 Palms, California and the Unit Deployment Program in Okinawa, Japan. Upon relinquishing command, LtCol Storm was selected to represent the United States Marine Corps at the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy where he graduated with honours from Senior Course 141. Colonel Storm subsequently reported to Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO in Lisbon, Portugal where he held billets as the Littoral Strike Planner and Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Policy.
Colonel Storm has more than 2,950 mishap-free flight hours including more than 600 in Sikorsky Presidential Helicopters. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star for second award, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and the Presidential Service Badge.
Colonel Storm is married and he and his wife have one daughter.