Background
III, Jay B. Yakeley was born in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
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Jay B. Yakeley III
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Student, Loras College graduate, Naval War College M of Economics, State University of New York, Stony Brook.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy instructor training squadron 9 (Vermont-9), Meridian, Massachusetts, 1967-1969; with, Fighter Squadron 101, 1969; with Fighter Squadron 74, United States Ship FORRESTAL (CV 59) with F-47, United States Ship AMERICA (CV 66) assistant operations and quality assurance officer, United States Ship AMERICA (CV 66) 1st fleet production acceptance test pilot, F-14 TOMCAT, Calverton, New York, 1973-1976; safety, maintenance and operations officer Fighter Squadron 2, United States Ship ENTERPRISE (CVN 65, 1976-1978; flight instructor Fighter Squadron 124, F-14 Fleet Replacement Squadron, 1978-1980; Executive officer Fighter Squadron 114, F-14 Fleet Replacement Squadron, 1980-1983; head air warfare analysis, Office of Navy Planning and Program Division, 1983-1985; commander Fighter Squadron 124, Fleet Replacement Squadron, NAS Miramar, California, 1985-1987; commdng. officer, Navy Fighter Weapons School, 1987-1989; commander Carrier Air Wing 14, United States Ship Independence (CV62), 1989-1991; deputy director, White House Military Office, 1991-1993; deputy commander, Joint Task Force, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., 1993-1994; commander Carrier Group Three, United States Ship Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), since 1994.
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M. Mary Lou Murray; 1 child, Kelly.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Decorated Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with gold star, Meritorious Svc. medal with 2 gold stars, Air Medal, Navy Commendation medal with combat "V", Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. M C.Decorated Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with gold star, Meritorious Svc. medal with 2 gold stars, Air Medal, Navy Commendation medal with combat "V", Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. M C.