Background
Mason, John Allen was born on December 28, 1939 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of Clarke and Helen Gertrude (Eagerton) Mason.
Mason, John Allen was born on December 28, 1939 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of Clarke and Helen Gertrude (Eagerton) Mason.
Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, 1962. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1962, advanced through grades to captain, 1983. Commanding officer United States Naval Facility, Bermuda, 1970-1972.
Operations officer Patrol Squadron 16, Jacksonville, Florida, 1974-1977.
Commanding officer Patrol Squadron 6, Barbers Point, Hawaii, 1979-1980. Chief staff officer Patrol Wing 5, Brunswick, Maine, 1980-1982.
Commanding officer Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, Patuxent River, Maryland, 1982-1984. Director test and evaluation division Department Navy, Washington, since 1984, major shore command, since 1985.
Officer United States Naval Facility, Bermuda, 1970-1972. Officer Patrol Squadron 6, Barbers Point, Hawaii, 1979-1980. Chief staff officer Patrol Wing 5, Brunswick, Maine, 1980-1982.
Officer Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, Patuxent River, Maryland, 1982-1984.
Married Martha Ann Kirby, October 9, 1970. Children– Karen Ann, Charles Allen, Heather, Monica.