Background
Boland, James Francis was born on June 16, 1951 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of James Francis and Evarista (Monahan) Boland.
helicopter pilot naval officer
Boland, James Francis was born on June 16, 1951 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of James Francis and Evarista (Monahan) Boland.
Bachelor of Science, United States Nava. Academy, 1973; Master of Science in National Security Strategy, United States National War College, 1994.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1973; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1994; fleet pilot, various ships, United States Atlantic Fleet, 1973-1986; commanding officer, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light-32, Norfolk, Virginia, 1989-1990; air officer, United States Ship Inchon, 1990-1992; commanding officer Helicopter Anti-Submaraine Squadron Light 30, Norfolk, 1992-1993; commander, United States Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 1994-1995; commander naval forces, Joint Task Force 160, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 1994-1995; director shore safety programs, Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, 1995-1998; chief plans division, Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic, since 1998. Flight commander United States Navy-Royal Navy Exch. Program, Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom, 1981-1983.
Member of the United States Naval Institute (life), Naval Helicopter Association (regional director 1992-1993, regional vice president 1989-1990), Association Naval Aviation, Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Married Susan Dorsey O'Dea, June 26, 1976. Children: Brian Thomas, Brendan Timothy.