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LCDR Ernest Mares, USN (1953-1973 ) | |||
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Nickname: Ernie Branch: USN Commission: Navcad 1955 Pre-Flight: Navcad 31-54 Wings Year: 1955 Active Years: 1953-1973 Reserves: Mil Retirement: 1973 Last Location: CA |
Assignments: GMGRU-1 VF-96 NAS Glenview ComFAIR Miramar GLS Monterey VC-5 VA-155 NAF China Lake |
Highlights: Enlisted USN following high school graduation. Entered flight training 1954 designated NA Dec 1955. Regulus missile control pilot GMGRU-1 (A,B,C, and D qual) at Pt. Mugu. Shore duty NAS Glenview transitioning reserve to FJ-4Bs. GLS followed by VA-155/USS Coral Sea. Project Officer NAF China Lake. VF-96 USS Enterprise. F-4 Training and Readiness Office, ComFAIR Miramar staff. VC-5 Naha, Okinawa. |
| — Ernie Mares May 17, 2009 | |||