Born in Jacksonville, Florida, August 1953. Graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1976. Following flight training, designated as a Naval Flight Officer, March 1978. Significant Tours: VP-11 (Brunswick, Me), 2 Mediterranean deployments, 1978-1981. Flag LCDR Navy Recruiting Command, 1981-1982. USS Coral Sea (CV-43), Assistant CIC Officer / Tactical Action Officer, 2 Mediterranean deployments, 1983-1986. Naval War College, MA (Strategic Studies), MS (Management, Salve Regina College), 1986-1987.VP-23 (Brunswick, Me). Operations Officer, 1 North Atlantic deployment, 1 Mediterranean deployment, 1987-1989. OP-05 (ACNO (Air Warfare)), VP/VS Training Requirements Officer, 1989-1991.VP-23 (Brunswick, Me). XO/CO, 1 Mediterranean deployment, 3 Caribbean Counter-Narcotics, 1991-1993.Office of the SecDef. Navy Military Assistant and DoD Deputy Executive Secretary, 1993-1996. Patrol Wing 11 (NAS JAX) Commander, 1997-1998. Office of the SecDef, Legislative Affairs, Special Assistant for Acquisition and C3I, Liaison to House and Senate Armed Services Committees, 1998-2000. Retired, December 2000. Keith, and his wife Susan are new to this area. He is now a Financial Advisor with Paine-Webber, serving Stuart and the Palm Beaches.
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Keith as a Commander |
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