Background
Kern, David Jeffery was born on August 24, 1959 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Arthur John and Maryellen Kern.
Kern, David Jeffery was born on August 24, 1959 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Arthur John and Maryellen Kern.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, United States Naval Academy, Annaplois, Maryland, 1981. Master of Arts in National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1988.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1981, advanced through grades to captain, 1981—2002, commanding officer United States Ship San Francisco Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1999—2002, commanding officer United States Ship Varginia Groton, Connecticut, 2002—2004, commodore Undersea Surveillance Virginia Beach, Virginia, since 2005.
Member of Military Officers Association American, United States Naval Institute, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (life), United States Submarine Veterans (life).
Married Pamela A. Kelley, September 17, 1984. Children: Michael David, Margaret Kelley.