Background
Bastek, John Anthony was born on September 30, 1946 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Stanley A. and Eileen M. (Doran) Bastek.
Bastek, John Anthony was born on September 30, 1946 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Stanley A. and Eileen M. (Doran) Bastek.
Juris Doctor, U. Miami, 1974.
Bar: Florida 1974, United States Court Military Appeals, 1974, New Jersey 1977. Commissioned ensign United States Coast Guard, 1968, advanced through grades to captain, 1990. Assistant legal officer 9th Coast Guard District, Cleveland, 1974-1976.
Base legal officer Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey, 1976-1978.
Executive officer United States Coast Guard Cutter Duane, Portland, Maine, 1978-1980, district legal officer 14th Coast Guard District, Honolulu, 1980-1983, military judge, 1981-1983, 1st commanding officer United States Coast Guard Cutter Northland, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1984-1986, chief general law enforcement branch, Washington, 1986-1987, chief legislation division, 1990-1993, liaison United States Southern commanded, 1993-1994, chief operations 9thdist., Cleveland, 1994-1996, chief of staff, 9th district, 1996-1998, chief officer assignment branch, 1987-1989, National Defense U. Research fellow, 1990.
Member Federal Bar Association.
Married Susan Henry, March 13, 1971. Children: Neal J., Ian A. Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy.