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John Colgan

CAPT · USN

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John Colgan

“Jack”

CAPT · USN

05/22/1952 – 08/31/1985

Virginia Beach, VA

Service Details

School / Education

St. Joseph's University

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Defense Superior Service Medal

Service Years

05/22/1952 – 08/31/1985

Theaters of Service

Vietnam 2 cruises, USS <i>Ranger</i> and USS <i>Kitty Hawk</i>

Aircraft Flown

F-4B/J F9F-8 T-33 TV-1 F-18C<div>A-4</div><div>TBM</div>

Duty Assignments

USS <i>Forrestal</i> (CVA-59)<div>USS <i>Kitty Hawk</i>, Navigator
USS <i>Ranger</i>
Naval Attache Canada</div><div>CAG OPS CVW-11</div>

Service Organizations

MOA, Hampton Roads Chapter
ANA Hampton Roads Squadron
Canadian Naval Officers Association, Lifetime Member
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Achievements & Story

5,000 flight hours.<br>800 Carrier Landings<div>C.O. VA-43</div><div>C.O. NARU Norfolk, VA</div><div>Naval Attache to Canada<br>After leaving Navy went to work for "Center for Space and Advanced Technology"<p></p><p><br></p></div>