America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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JAY JOHNSON Ar native of West Salem, Wisconsin, Captain Johnson was commissioned on 5 june 1968 following graduation from the United ,States 'Naval Academy. He entered flight training at Pensacola, Florida and was designated a Naval Aviator in October 1969. A Q A Following fleet replacement training in the F8J CRUSADER at VF-124, NAS Mira- mar, Captain Johnson reported to VF-191 wherehe made two combat cruises on board USS ORISKANY ICVA 341. I e ' ' ' In july 1973, he reported to the Bureau of Naval Personnel where he served as an Aviation junior Officer Detailer until December 1975. This was followed by enrollment at the Armed Forces Staff College, where he graduated in June 1976. Returning to VF-124, Captain johnson underwent transition training in the F-14A TOM- CAT with subsequent assignment to VF-124 in May 1977. During this tour of duty, he made two Mediterranean deployments aboard USS AMERICA ICV 661 and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ICVN 691. Q In September 1979, Captain johnson reported to VF-101 , NAS Oceana, where he served as. Executive Officer until July 1980 at which time he reported to VF-84 as Executive Officer. On 22 Octoberl1981, Captain johnson assumed command of VF-84. During this. tour, the squadron 'completed work-ups aboard USS CARL VINSON ICVN 701 and two Mediterra- nean deployments aboard USS NIMITZ ICVN 681. Captain Johnson next reported to the Naval Military Personnel Command where he served as Head, Aviation junior Officer Assignment Branch until September 1984. On 16 March 1985, Captain Johnson assumed command of Carrier Air Wing ONE. During this tour, Air Wing ONE embarked in USS AMERICA ICV 661 during Norwegian Sea operations and a Mediterranean deployment. Upon relinquishing command on 2 July 1986, Captain Johnson reported to Commander Sixth Fleet where he served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations until June 1987. I ' 1 l Captain Johnson's decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal 181, Navy Commendation Medal, and other service X campaign awards. w He is married to the former Garland Ha thorne of Colorado Springs, Colorado. They reside with their daughter, Cullen, in Virginia

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