James Michael Seely

Background

Seely, James Michael was born on October 15, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Louis K. and Mary Edith (Gleason) Seely.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1955; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1976.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1955, advanced through grades to rear admiral. Student pilot, 1955-1956. Attack pilot, 1957-1975.

Commanding officer Attack Squadron 165, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, 1972-1973. Commander Carrier Air Wing 9, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, 1974-1975. Commanding officer United States Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, 1977-1979.

Deputy director DCNO (Air Warfare, OP-50), Pentagon, Washington, 1979-1982. Director Joint Analysis Directorate, Office Joint Chiefs Staff, Washington, 1982-1984. Commander Medium Attack Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing, Pacific Fleet, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, 1984-1986.

Director DCNO (Air Warfare, OP-50), Pentagon, 1986-1988. Deputy comptroller of Navy, 1988-1989. Retired, 1989; with RRP Defense Consultant Associates, Arlington, Virginia, 1989—2002.

Owner, president JMS Consultant, since 2002. Vietnam combat duty with Attack Squadrons 93, 152, 165 flying from aircraft carriers United States Ship Enterprise, Hancock, Bon Homme Richard, Shangri-La and Constellation. 447 combat missions.

Achievements

• James Michael Seely has been listed as a noteworthy military officer, business owner, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Naval Institute, Tailhook Association, Association Naval Aviation, Marine Corps Aviation Association, Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, Navy League, American Legion, American Defense Preparedness Association, Association Old Crows.

Interests

• Avocations: sports, automobiles.

Connections

Married Gail Margaret Deverman, July 13, 1957. Children: Ted Andrew, Nina Marie.

Father:

Louis K. Seely

Mother:

Mary Edith (Gleason) Seely

Spouse:

Gail Margaret Deverman

child:

Ted Andrew Seely

child:

Nina Marie Seely