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John G. Colgan

CAPT · USN

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John G. Colgan

CAPT · USN

05/22/1952 – 08/31/1985

Virginia Beach, VA

Service Details

School / Education

St. Joseph University

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Defense Superior Service Medal

Service Years

05/22/1952 – 08/31/1985

Theaters of Service

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

Aircraft Flown

F-4B/J A-4 F9F-8 TV-1/2<div>T-33 TBM</div><div>F-18C</div>

Duty Assignments

USS <i>Forrestal </i>(CVA-59)
CAG OPS CVW11
Navigator, USS <i>Kitty Hawk</i><div>Naval Attache, Canada

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Service Organizations

ANA, Hampton Roads Squadron
MOA, Hampton Roads Chapter
<div> U.S. Naval Institute
Naval Reserve Association
Enlist. Naval Reserves
Canadian Naval Officers Association, Lifetime Member</div>

Achievements & Story

5,000 flight hours. 800 carrier landings. <div>C.O. VA-43. C.O. NARU Norfolk, Va. </div><div>Naval Attache to Canada. </div><div>VF-103 OPS, USS <i>Saratoga</i>. <div>After leaving Navy, went to work for "Center for Space and Advanced Technology."</div></div>