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===Official Biography===

Rear Admiral Jones graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1975, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, and is an Armed Forces Staff College graduate.

Designated a Naval Aviator in 1976, early operational assignments include duty in HSL-32 and HSL-34. Rear Adm. Jones also participated in the Personnel Exchange Program, flying with the British Royal Navy while assigned to 829 Squadron in Portland, England. Returning to HSL-34 as executive officer, he became Commanding officer in November 1992. Rear Adm. Jones next served as air boss aboard USS Saipan (LHA 2). After Saipan, Rear Adm. Jones joined USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as executive officer for a Persian Gulf deployment. In April 1998, he became commanding Officer of Peleliu, and completed a Western Pacific/Persian Gulf deployment.