Background
Metzger, James W. Son of Mr. and Mistress George Metzger.
Metzger, James W. Son of Mr. and Mistress George Metzger.
Graduate with distinction, United States Naval Academy, 1971; Master of Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University educated, Nuc. Power School, Bainbridge, Maryland.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy electrical officer, main propulsion assistant, United States Ship George Bancroft engineering officer, United States Ship Indianapolis, 1977-1981; member nuclear propulsion examining board, United States Pacific Fleet Executive officer, United States Ship Tautog, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., 1983-1986; commander, United States Ship Minneapolis-St. Paul, 1987-1990; director, Submarine Prospective Commanding Oficer School, 1991; executive assistant to commander in chief, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia, 1991-1993; commander, Submarine Development Squadron 12, 1993; executive assistant, Vice Chief of Naval Operations executive assistant, naval aide, Secretary of Navy deputy director for strategy and policy, United States Navy, Washington, since 1997.
Married Mary Jane Bachmann. Children: Jennifer, Amy.