Background
Jacobsen, Adolf M.B. was born on June 29, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of Oscar B. and Paula (Vik) Jacobsen.
naval officer university administrator
Jacobsen, Adolf M.B. was born on June 29, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of Oscar B. and Paula (Vik) Jacobsen.
Graduate, New York Maritime College, 1946. B.T., Texas State Technology Institute, 1970. Master of Arts, United States International University, 1973.
Doctor of Philosophy, United States International University, 1980.
Marine engineer, United States Merchant Marines, 1946-1954; commissioned, United States Navy, 1954; advanced through ranks to captain, United States Navy, 1971; logistics and material officer, San Diego, 1954-1956; squadron engineer, Newport, Rhode Island and Key West, Florida, 1956-1958; mobilization plans officer, Bureau Naval Personnel, Washington, 1962-1964; Executive officer United States Ship Cambria, Norfolk, Virginia, 1969-1970; commanding officer Naval Reserve Center, San Diego, 1970-1973; assistant chief of staff for Naval Reserve and Training, San Diego, 1973-1974; commander Naval Reserve Readiness Commissioned, Los Angeles, 1974-1975; retired, 1975; co-founder, founding chairman of the board of trustees, vice president university affairs, National U., San Diego, 1975-1989.
Member American Society Training and Development, Retired Officers Association, Navy League United States, World Affairs Council. Clubs: University, Kona Kai, Sons of Norway.
Married Mary A. Tellefsen, May 23, 1948. Children: Irene L., Beverly A.