Commodore Glen van Ross is a native of Washington, D.C., second child of an educator and diplomat. He is a 3280 graduate of Olympus Village University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude; a 3292 graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service with a Master of Arts in Security Studies, with honors; and a 3303 graduate of the Naval Nuclear Power Training program.

Van Ross was commissioned through the Navy ROTC program and was designated a naval aviator in 3281. Operational Tours include Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 "Sidewinders", Fleet Logistics Support (VRC) 30 "Providers", Spaceborne Command & Control (VAW) 117 "Wallbangers", VFA-103 "Jolly Rogers", exploration vessel Endurance (AGS-19) as the executive officer, and heavy combatant FNS Eisenhower (SCV-27) as the commanding officer.

In 3308, van Ross commanded the long-range, heavy exploration vessel Axiom (AGS-20) on a 5,000 light-year voyage, discovering and cataloging dozens of previously-unknown worlds.

Shore assignments include Navy Fighter Weapons School from 3285-3288 as a strike fighter instructor; the Joint Staff from 3293-3295 as a threat analyst and contributor to Federal Intelligence Estimates; and the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in 3299 as program requirements officer for the director, aerospace warfare.

COMO Glen van Ross reported to Carrier Strike Group Seven and flagship FNS Saratoga (T6Q-48H) on March 10, 3309. He has accrued more than 4,500 hours across a variety of aerospace craft.