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In August, 1974, Commander James commenced a brief tour with VP-90, NAS Glenview. He served as the NFO Training Officer and Tactical Coordinator/Mission
Commander. Returning to active duty in June 1975, Commander James was assigned to a CNO Special Project in Washington, D.C.
His next assignment was to USS KENNEDY (CV-67) as Assistant Navigator. While
onboard, he qualified as Officer of the Deck and Surface Warfare Officer. During this tour, the USS KENNEDY (CV-67) deployed to the Mediterranean.
Commander James was again ordered to Washington, D.C. in
December 1979 as Flag Lieutenant and Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel.
In February, 1982, he returned to the VP community flying the P3C Update II.5 with VP-8 and served as the Assistant
Maintenance Officer and Administrative Officer. While attached to VP-8, the squadron deployed to Bermuda and Sicily, winning the Battle "C" CINCLANTFLT Golden Anchor, Navy Unit Commendation and Meritorious
Unit Commendation.
In February, 1984, Commander James returned to Washington, D.C. was Head of the Officer Promotion Plans Section in the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel, where he served until
reporting to VP-6 in March of 1986.
During his Naval Career, Commander James was awarded numerous decorations and campaign ribbons, including three Meritorious Service Medals. Commander James is married to
the former Jennifer Smith of Edina, Minnesota. Their children are Cari, Deena and Scott.
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