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Joseph V. Pavela

LCDR · USN

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Joseph V. Pavela

LCDR · USN

08/28/1942 – 06/30/1964

Grand Junction, CO

Service Details

School / Education

American Univ

Pilot Designation

Aircraft Commander

Highest Designation

AirMedal w/gold star

Service Years

08/28/1942 – 06/30/1964

Theaters of Service

China,Phil,Okinawa

Aircraft Flown

SBD F6F-5N F8F-2N S2F-1 C-1A

Duty Assignments

USS Hornet
USS Wasp
USS Essex

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assn
U.S. Naval Institute
Navy League
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Amer. Av. Hist. Soc.

Achievements & Story

4330 Navy flt hrs. 354 carrier ldgs (285 day/69 night). Executive Staff Director of Navy Federal Credit Union. President of Up- State Federal Credit Union.