Capt William J. Kastner USNR (Ret.)

Naval Engineering Duty Officer, 33 years service

Held three Naval Reserve Commands and served as Executive Officer in four Naval Reserve Commands

Served at: US Navy Mine Defense Laboratory, Bureau of Ships,
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Naval Sea Systems Command,
Navy Recruiting Command, USS America (CVA-66),
USS Francis Marion (LPA-249), USS Wainwright (CG-28),
Naval Weapon Station Earle

Awarded: The Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Superior Service Medal (2), Meritorious Public Service Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (4) and Recruiting Gold Wreath (30).

Held positions as a Vice President in three civilian companies, Sales Manager in three companies, Production Manager and Engineering Manager in two other companies.

Member of Naval Board of Correction of Naval Records for 20 years.

Active in the Navy League of the United States.

Married with 6 children and 10 grandchildren