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Captain Herb Coon - Commander Carrier Airwing SEVEN A native of Atlanta, Georgia, CAPT Herb Coon graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1971. Following commissioning through the NROTC program in September 1971, he reported to NAS Pensacola, Florida, for flight training, and was subsequently designated a Naval Flight Officer in September 1972. His first assignment was to the Staff of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN, where he completed an extended deployment to the Western Pacific aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) prior to fleet replacement training with the Golden Intruders of VA-128. Upon completion of training in May 1975, he joined the Eagles of VA-115, which was homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. CAPT Coon was next assigned to Training Squadron EIGHTY-SIX (VT-86) for flight instructor duty in July 1977. Returning to Whidbey Island, Washington, in October 1979. CAPT Coon joined the Knightriders of VA-52. Embarked aboard USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), he completed extended deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean before transferring to the staff of Commander. Medium Attack Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing Pacific in May 1982. In November 1983, CAPT Coon was assigned to USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as the aircraft handling officer. His subsequent assignment was to the staff of Carrier Air Wing ONE in November 1985, where he served as the operations officer for a Mediterranean deployment aboard USS AMERICA (CV-66). Following refresher training with the Greccn Pawns of VA-42, CAPT Coon reported to the Flying Tigers of VA-65 in August 1988, where he served as executive officer and commanding officer. During this tour, CAPT Coon lead the “Fighting Tigers' through a compressed training cycle and highly successful combat deployment to Southwest Asia onboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Upon relinquishing command in August 1991, CAPT Coon was assigned to the Naval War College and subsequently to the Armed Forces Staff College. His most recent assignment w. deputy director. Assessment Division (N81) in the office of Chief of Naval Operations. The Recipient of the Navy League's 1992 John Jones Inspirational Leadership Award. CAPT Coon’s deco ns include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross. nze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with gold star). Individu; ir Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (with thre ld stars) and various unit and campaign decorations. CAPT Coon is married to the former Beth Bark Rome, a GA. They reside with their three children, Elizabeth. reyand Katherine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 540 Carrier Air Wing SEVEN
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