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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

International Falls, MN

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

F-9 FJ F-8 B-26 (JD-1) A-4

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.