Virginia Beach, Virginia
John R.C. Mitchell VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Navy Capt. John R.C. Mitchell, 81, reached out and took the Lord's hand on Monday, May 30, 2011. Capt. Mitchell was born in Youngstown, Ohio, graduated from Quincy High School in 1947, from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952 and received his Navy Wings...
Read MoreGod Bless you Captain. It was a pleasure to serve onboard the USS JFK in your office as your Personal Yeoman. I will always remember your kindness to your Personal Staff..Till we meet again..I salute you with Honor & Respect, Sir
Stephen R Pope Captains YN
July 26, 2022 | Work
I flew Banshees with John in 56-57 aboard the USS Yorktown. Terrific pilot and one great guy. He taught us nuggets a lot. Richard Dupree
Richard Dupree
June 25, 2011 | Pine Valley, CA
Served aboard Kennedy from 75-79.under Captain Mitchell, was Commanding when i first deployed with VA-34 CVW1.
What a leader, a sailor's sailor. Thanks Skipper, If my love for the Navy is any measure then you did well.
Fair Winds ...
Bob Ascolillo AE2/VA34
June 25, 2011 | Boston, MA
I served under Captain Mitchel from 76-77 in the S-1 Div. He was a great skipper who cared about his men. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Robert Force
June 25, 2011 | Patchogue, NY
I served onboard JFK from '74 - '78 in cats and elevator repair. Capt. Mitchell was the epitome of a true leader as well as just being "one of the guys". Fair winds and following seas, Skipper.
Jesse Ouwens (San Diego, CA)
June 25, 2011
As a 17 year old kid going to sea for the first time on board the USS John F Kennedy. One thought came to mind "I hope this guy knows how to drive this thing". Thanks skipper for making it look easy. Rest in peace James Maravelias HS-11 1976-1980.
James Maravelias
June 25, 2011 | Bear, DE
RIP Skipper....Kress R-Div
John Kress
June 24, 2011 | Buffalo, NY
John was my North Star as I began my career as a Naval Aviator in VF 193 in the middle fifties. We made a WesPac cruise in 1956 in USS Yorktown. Gail R Bailey, Cdr USN Ret
Gail Bailey
June 24, 2011 | Tulsa, OK
I had the opportunity to serve onboard the Kennedy prior to and during Captain Mitchell's command. He came aboard at possibly the toughest time anyone could and brought us back up to speed quickly.
The Skipper will be missed by many of us. He was a great C.O. to work for.
James Tuttle
June 24, 2011 | Cherryvale, KS
