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Thomas B Latendresse

Captain · USN

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Thomas B Latendresse

Captain · USN

07/01/1963 – 10/01/1993

Okatie, SC

Service Details

School / Education

Naval Post Graduate School

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Silver Star

Service Years

07/01/1963 – 10/01/1993

Theaters of Service

<P>Vietnam 1965-73</P>
<P>POW 1972-73</P>
<P>COS of Battle Group during Desert Storm (Feb.1990-Jan. 1992)
</P>

Aircraft Flown

<P>A-1</P> <P>A-4</P> <P>A-7</P> <P>A-6</P> <P>F-14/4 </P>

Duty Assignments

<P>COS CCDG-3</P>
<P>X.O. USS Constitution</P>
<P>Airwing Commander CVWR-30/CRW-2</P>

Service Organizations

Life member RRR/MOPH

Achievements & Story

<P>5150 flight hours.</P>
<P>Commands:  VA-192, CVWR-30, CVW-2</P>
<P>1141 Carrier landings (904 day-237 night) on 17 ships.</P>
<P>Carrier qual'd in 11 fixed wing day & night</P>
<P>Member of 4th Allied POW wing (May 1972-March 1973)<BR></P>