Background
II, Joe Lane Blanchard, was born on November 20, 1947 in Gainesville, Florida, United States. Son of Jay Lane and Ethel Louise (Martin) B.
II, Joe Lane Blanchard, was born on November 20, 1947 in Gainesville, Florida, United States. Son of Jay Lane and Ethel Louise (Martin) B.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, University North Carolina, Charlotte, 1974. Master of Science in Oceanography/Meteorology, Naval Postgraduate School, 1985.
Enlisted, United States Navy, 1964; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1975; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Navy, since 1984; research officer, United States Navy, California, 1976-1979; acoustic programs director, United States Navy Oceanography Center, Monterey, California, 1979-1982; meterol. research officer, Naval Research Facility, Monterey, 1984-1985; oceanographer, United States Navy Oceanography Center, Norfolk, Virginia, 1985-1987; ship's oceanographer, meteorologist, United States Ship Enterprise, since 1987. Consultant Sharem 62, Newfoundland, 1985.
Member American Meteorology Society, Naval Institute, American Geophysical Union, Acoustical Society of America, American Legion, Non-commissioned Officers Association, Lodges: Moose.
Married Joyce Ann Bostic, December 19, 1967. One child, Jerald Lane.