Flagler County Veteran of the Week: John Sisak

The Palm Coast resident served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1980.

By David Lydon, Flagler County Veterans Services Officer
| 10:00 a.m. March 14, 2024

John Sisak enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973. Courtesy photo

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Branch of Military: U.S. Navy
Dates of Service: 1973-1980
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer 2nd Class / Storekeeper
Hometown: Buffalo, New York

John Sisak moved to Palm Coast with his wife, Deborah, in 2012. Courtesy photo

John Sisak enlisted in the U.S. Navy and went to boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. Among his assignments were Navy Training Center San Diego, Port Huememe, California, as well as an amphibious construction battalion in New York. Sisak’s last assignment was at the former Navy recruit training base in Orlando.

He received the Navy Rifle Marksmanship ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal and was discharged honorably for his dutiful service to the nation. Sisak earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and sociology using the G.I. Bill. He worked for the U.S. Post Office for 32 years, 10 of which were in the headquarters in Washington D.C. as a financial analyst. He and his wife, Deborah, of 30 years moved to Palm Coast in 2012. They have six children and 11 grandchildren. Sisak is enjoying his retirement with his many interests: boating, fishing, cycling and just being in nature.

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