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John B. Roosen
CDR · USMC/USN
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John B. Roosen
CDR · USMC/USN
02/01/1956 – 11/01/1976
Service Details
School / Education
University of Illinois
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service Years
02/01/1956 – 11/01/1976
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VA-113
VA-125
VA-163
Service Organizations
Naval Aviation Museum Fdn.
Achievements & Story
Flew A-4s from 1962 to 1976. Survived the fire aboard USS Forrestal. Flew with Sen. John McCain on his first combat flight off CVA-59 in July 1967 and on his last combat flight off USS Oriskany (CVA-34) in October 1967.