Background
Ekelund, John Joseph was born on January 19, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Kenneth Oscar and Marjorie (Buscher) Ekelund.
Ekelund, John Joseph was born on January 19, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Kenneth Oscar and Marjorie (Buscher) Ekelund.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1949. Master of Science in Systems Analysis, University Rochester, New York, 1969.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1949, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1976. Service in Korea and Vietnam. Chief staff Naval Forces, Vietnam, 1972-1973.
Commander guided missile cruiser United States Ship Albany, 1973-1975. Dean Naval War College, 1975-1976. Deputy director naval education and training Office Chief Naval Operations, Washington, 1976-1977.
National intelligence officer Central Intelligence Agency, 1977-1978. Commander United States South Atlantic Force, 1978-1980. Superintendent Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1980-1983.
President California Maritime Academy, 1983-1990.
Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, United States Naval Institute.
Married Lynn Marie Schumacher, May 3, 1952. Children– John Joseph, Christopher P., Terri L., Peter L., Tracy A., Patricia M., C. Kent.