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CAPT John K Gardella, USN (1954-2004 ) | |||
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 Gardella |
Nickname: Jay Branch: USN Commission: Navcad 1957 Pre-Flight: Navcad 25-55 Wings Year: 1957 Active Years: 1954-2004 Reserves: Mil Retirement: 2004 Last Location: AZ |
Assignments: VS-32 VT-28 NavalPostGrad CVSG-54 VS-22 VAW-116 NRD PITTSBURGH CCG-1 NRD San Diego RTC San Diego |
Highlights: Seaman Recruit to Capatain. Commanding Officer of 4 commands. 4300+ Flight hours. 675 CV landings. LSO: 8 years in 3 commands / 20,000+ controlled a/c / No accidents. Last 'Straight Deck' LSO in Navy (09-25-63 USS Lake Champlain). CO of #1 NRD in Navy 2yrs in row. Legion of Merit x2. |
| — Jay Gardella September 12, 2009 | |||