serviceyears branch commands allegiance awards birth_date nickname rank image article_title name
1950-1955 ; 1957-1987 united states navy * heavy photographic squadron 62 -lrb- vap-62 -rrb- united states of america * distinguished service medal 20 january 1931 `` jim '' 35px vice admiral radm james e. service.jpg james e. service
 james e. service
james e. service

james edward service -lrb- born january 20 , 1931 -rrb- is a retired 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 .
