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John G Cotton

VADM · USN

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John G Cotton

“Balls”

VADM · USN

06/06/1973 – 08/31/2008

Arlington, VA

Service Details

School / Education

U. S. Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Navy Distinguished Service

Service Years

06/06/1973 – 08/31/2008

Theaters of Service

Vietnam, Cold War, Global War on Terror

Aircraft Flown

FA-18A/B/C/D Hornet A-7A/B/C/E Corsair II RF-8G Crusader TA-4J Skyhawk T-2C Buckeye

Duty Assignments

VFA-204 River Rattlers, 1987-1994
VFP-306/206 Photomasters/Hawkeyes, 1982-1987
VA-93/USS MIDWAY (CV-41), 1975-1978

Service Organizations

Tailhook Association
Association of Naval Aviation
Navy League
Association of the U.S. Navy
Naval Institute

Achievements & Story

4250 Military Flight Hours Chief of Navy Reserve Deputy Commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Atlantic Fl Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force Southwest Asia VFA-204 Commanding Officer