America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain James A. Bolcar Executive Officer 9 January 1991 - 27 March 1992 Captain James Andrew Bolcar was born on 2 January 1949 and raised in Vander-grift. Pennsylvania. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1971 and began commissioned service on USS WORDEN (DLC 18) as First Division Officer in July 1971. Captain Bolcar began flight training in March 1972. and was designated a Naval Aviator in October 1973. After completing his initial aviation assignment as a flight instructor in Training Squadron TWENTY-ONE in June 1975, Captain Bolcar joined Fleet Composite Squadron SEVEN in July 1975. He began A-6 transition training with Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO in September 1976. and repotled to Attack Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE for bis first fleet tour of duty in April 1977. In December 1979. he reported to Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO for duty as an instructor pilot. Returning to Attack Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE in April 1982. he served as Safety Officer and Operations Officer until October 1984. when he joined the staff of Commander Medium Attack Wing ONE as Readiness Officer. Captain Bolcar was selected for post-command assignments with Commander. SECOND Fleet where he served as Air and Stiike Operations Officer from October 1989 until July 1990. He was selected for assignment as an aircraft carrier executive officer in the spring of 1990 and reported to CSS AMERICA (CV 66) in November 1990. He is now assigned to Supreme Headquarters. Allied Powers. Europe. Captain Bolcar's personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Navv Commendation Medals and the Navy Achievement Medal. Captain Bolcar is married to the former Sandra Elizabeth Dike. Thev reside in Virginia Beach with their daughters Christine and Kathleen.