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John J. Coonan Jr.

CAPT · USN

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John J. Coonan Jr.

“JJ”

CAPT · USN

06/06/1966 – 07/01/1996

Pensacola, FL

Service Details

School / Education

Univ. of Virginia

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit (2)

Service Years

06/06/1966 – 07/01/1996

Theaters of Service

Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

FA-18 F-14 A-7A/B/C/E

Duty Assignments

USS America CV-66
USS Mars AFS-1
VA-15

Service Organizations

ANA
Tailhook Assn.
Navy League US
Rotary International
Sigma Nu Fraternity

Achievements & Story

Air Wing Commander; Combat Strike Leader. C.O. USS America (CV-66). C.O. Air Wing One. C.O. VA-15. 3000+ flight hours in A-7 Corsair II; 1000 arrested landings.