Author Eric Axel Jensen

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Captain Eric Jensen began US Navy surface career as a Seaman Recruit. He progressed to Seaman before transferring to an aviation career as an Airman, followed by an ADJ-3 (Jet Engine Mechanic, E-4). In June 1965, he moved into flight training as an AVROC-1, followed by AVROC-2 and then a commission on August 12, 1966. Flying beginning in T-34, T2A, then F-9. Transferred to Replacement Training with A-7A and between 1969-70. He flew 119 combat missions from USS Coral Sea. USS America, 1971 Mediterranean cruise in A-7E. NAS Lemoore, as an A-4 Fleet Replacement Training Instructor. Moved to NAS Pt. Mugu, VA-305 Naval Air Reserves. NAS North Island COMNAVAIRPAC Staff, Force Operations. Promoted to Captain 1987, Retired 1990