Background
Hacker, Benjamin Thurman was born on September 19, 1935 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Coleman Leroy and Alzeda (Crockett) Hacker.
insurance executive naval officer
Hacker, Benjamin Thurman was born on September 19, 1935 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Coleman Leroy and Alzeda (Crockett) Hacker.
Bachelor, Wittenberg University, 1957. Graduate in engineering science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1963. Modern Sciences and Arts., George Washington University, 1978.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1958, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1980. Commanding officer Naval Facility, Barbados, W. I., 1967-1969. Commanding officer, professor naval science Florida Agricultural and Mechanical, Tallahassee, 1972-1973.
Commanding officer Patrol Squadron 24, Jacksonville, Florida, 1974-1975, United States Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine, 1978-1980. Commander United States Military Enlistment Processing Command, Fort Sheridan, Illinois, 1980-1982, Fleet Air, Mediterranean, Naples, Italy, 1982-1984. Director Total Force Training and Education Division Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, 1984-1986.
Commander Naval Training Center, San Diego, 1986-1988, Naval Base, San Diego, 1987-1988. Retired, 1988; assistant vice president United Services Automobile Association, Sacramento, from 1988.
Member United States Naval Institute, National Naval Officers Association, Alpha Phi Alpha. Lodges: Masons (33 degree).
Married Jeanne Marie House, May 7, 1958. Children: Benjamin Thurman, Bruce, Anne.