Background
Paddock, John Francis was born on July 13, 1944 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Marcella Carolyn (Doran) Paddock.
Paddock, John Francis was born on July 13, 1944 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Marcella Carolyn (Doran) Paddock.
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Syracuse University, 1966. Master of Science in Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School, 1975.
Commissioned ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1966, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1993. Served in various capacities on five combatant ships ashore as a strategic analyst United States Navy Chief Naval Operations, Washington, 1966-1980. Program manager Lockheed Martin, 1980-1997.
Recalled to active duty, 1997. Chief of staff North Atlantic Treaty Organization Regional Command South Atlantic, since 1997.
Married Sharon Lois Lawton, June 4, 1966. Children: John F. III, Michael F., Rebecca.