Background
Smith,, Mont James was born on November 20, 1946 in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Son of Mont James and Eleanor (Alicia) Smith.
Smith,, Mont James was born on November 20, 1946 in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Son of Mont James and Eleanor (Alicia) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1968. Master of Science, University West Florida, 1971.
Commissioned ensign United States Coast Guard, 1968, advanced through grades to captain, 1988. Deck watch officer USCGC Diligence, Key West, Florida, 1968-1970. With United States Navy Flight School, Pensacola, 1970-1971.
Icebreaker recon officer aviation training center United States Coast Guard, Mobile, Alabama, 1971-1973, various positions air station various cities, 1973-1982, operations officer air station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1982-1985, executive officer air station Borinquen, Puerto Rico, 1985-1988, commanding officer Kodiak, Alaska, since 1988.
Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Borinquen, 1985-1987. Soccer coach United States Coast Guard Youth Soccer League, Borinquen, Kodiak, 1985-1988. Assistant coach Youth Marksmanship Club, Kodiak, since 1988.
Member National Rifle Association, Kodiak Island Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kodiak Island Sportsman's Association.
Married Linda Jean Trail, June 6, 1968. Children: Rebecca Lynn, Jeffrey Matthew.