James E. Service

James E. Service
James E. Service
Nickname	"Jim" "Snake"
Born	January 20, 1931; Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S.
Died	February 10, 2017 (aged 86); Carlsbad, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1950–1955; 1957–1987
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Heavy Photographic Squadron 62 (VAP-62); Heavy Attack Squadron 123 (VAH-123); USS Sacramento (AOE-1); USS Independence (CV-62); Carrier Group 8; Battle Force Sixth Fleet/Task Force 60; President of the Naval War College; Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet;
Conflicts	Cold War Korean War; Vietnam War; Pueblo incident; Gulf of Sidra incident; ;
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit (three awards); Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"; Commendation Medal with Combat "V"; Air Medal (seven awards);

James Edward Service (January 20, 1931 – February 10, 2017) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy active during much of the Cold War. A naval aviator, he flew combat missions in the Korean War and Vietnam War, commanded aviation units and various ships including aircraft carriers, served as a test pilot, and was President of the Naval War College.