Background
Perkins, James B. was born in 1942 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States. Son of Patricia Perkins.
vice admiral United States Navy
Perkins, James B. was born in 1942 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States. Son of Patricia Perkins.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1964. Graduate, Naval Postgraduate School. Graduate, Naval War College.
Graduate, Armed Forces Staff College.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1964; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1989; officer, United States Ship Saratoga commander, United States Ship Schofield and Destroyer Squadron NINE United States Navy, 1988; deputy, chief of staff, Commander Naval Surface Force Pacific Fleet, 1989; commander, United States Naval Forces Marianas, Guam, 1990-1992; commander amphibious group THREE, United States Navy, Somalia, 1992-1994; deputy commander in chief, chief of staff, United States Southern Command, 1994-1997; commander, Military Sealift Command, since 1997.
Member Sigma Xi.
Children: Susan, Jim.