Claim: Joseph Zarelli (born October 7, 1961) is an American former politician, businessman and novelist who served in the USN from 1982 to 1989.
Evidence: Joseph Peter "Joe" Zarelli (born October 7, 1961) is an American former politician of the Republican Party. Business president United States Navy 1982 – 1989 (7 years) The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States.