Background
Kern, Dennis James was born on October 23, 1949 in Cincinnati. Son of Raymond Lee and Ruth Mary (Langley) Kern.
Kern, Dennis James was born on October 23, 1949 in Cincinnati. Son of Raymond Lee and Ruth Mary (Langley) Kern.
Bachelor in International Studies, Miami University of Ohio, 1971. Master of Arts in International Relations, Tufts University, 1992.
Ensign United States Navy, 1971, naval aviator various squadrons and ships, 1971-1988, advanced through grades to captain, 1993, commanding officer Patrol Squadron 19 Moffett Field Mountain View, California, 1988-1989, commanding officer Naval Air Station Misawa, Japan, 1993-1995, chief of staff, Commander United States Naval Forces Japan Yokosuka, Japan, 1995-1998, special assistant to chief naval operations The Pentagon Washington, 1998-2000, executive assistant to under secretary, since 2000. Member, representative United States Navy-United States-Japan Joint Committee, Tokyo, 1995-1998.
Member nominating committee to select 5th Bishop of Armed Forces, Episcopal Church, Washington, 1999.
Married Cathy Lachicotte, May 10, 1975. Children: Emily Springs, St. Julian Rossignol.