Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Christopher Jeffries

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Branch of Military: U.S. Navy
Dates of Service: 1968-1972
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer 3rd Class / Aircraft Mechanic
Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey

Christopher Jeffries enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1968 at the age of 18 and attended boot camp at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois, and advanced training for aircraft maintenance in Memphis, Tennessee. During his tour in the Navy, he served aboard two separate aircraft carriers, the USS Independence and later the USS Constellation, assigned to the Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron (RVAH-11) in 1972 when it was involved in combat operations in the Republic of Vietnam.

For his honorable service to his country Jeffries received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Upon separation he enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, in Daytona Beach using the GI Bill to obtain a license in airframe and power plant maintenance.

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