Background
Cook, Jon Leslie was born on November 22, 1943 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Raymond Leslie Cook and Elizabeth (Meyer) Lemen.
Cook, Jon Leslie was born on November 22, 1943 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Raymond Leslie Cook and Elizabeth (Meyer) Lemen.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1967. Master of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1974.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1967. Advanced through grades to captain, 1988. Served in Vietnam, 1969-1970.
Stationed at United States Naval Air Station Lakehurst, New Jersey, 1970-1972, Norfolk, 1974-1977, 79-81. Attended Armed Forces Staff College, 1981. Stationed at United States Naval Air Station North Island, California, 1981-1985, 86-88.
Attended Naval War College Newport, Rhode Island, 1985. Served in United States Ship Tripoli, 1985-1986. Executive assistant director Space, Command & Control, Washington, since 1988.
Ships force overhaul Commander, San Diego, 1985-1986. Program director 5-year plan, Worldwide Military Command and Control Systems Engineering, Washington, 1978-1979.
Little League coach, Coronado, California, 1987. Sailing instructor Navy Sailing Center, Coronado, 1983-1984. Member Naval Helicopter Association, Institute Certified Finance Planners.
Married Alison Ross, June 10, 1967. Children: Brian Leslie, Travis Andrew Ross.