Capt John Cable

Capt John Cable

Dates of Service: Jul 1979 - Feb 1992
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Commissioning Source:  USNA, May 1984

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I joined the Navy in 1979 to attend the US Naval Academy Prep School. I went on to Annapolis in 1980 and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1984. I accepted my commission as a Marine Officer, went to Flight School and became a Naval Aviator in 1986. I was designated as a Cobra Pilot in 1987 and was assigned to HMLA-169 at Camp Pendleton. I was with the "Vipers" until leaving active duty in 1992.

Military Experiences

Apr 1987 - Feb 1992
HMLA-169
Cobra Pilot
Cobra Pilot in HMLA-169. I became a Functional Test Pilot, a Section Leader, and instructor in many phases of the aircraft for Junior pilots.

Deployments

(1 year, 8 months)
Jan 1991 - Jul 1991
Kuwait
Kuwait
Deployed with HMLA-169 aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA-1) to the Persian Gulf to participate in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Jan 1990 - Jun 1990
Japan
Japan
Deployed to Okinawa as a Cobra Pilot. Part of normal Unit rotation for HMLA-169.
Jan 1988 - Jul 1988
Western Pacific
Attached to HMM-166 with the detachment of 4 Cobras for a SOC MEU deployment to WESTPAC.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

May 1986 - Sep 1986

Oct 1985 - May 1986

Primary Flight Training

Certifications

1992

Naval Aviator - Cobra Pilot

1987

Naval Aviator - Helicopter Pilot

Security Clearance
Top Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1979 - 1980

Naval Academy Preparatory School

Job/Skill Training, College Prep

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