JOHN JAMES PAVEY, JR.

I was born on July 20, 1961, in Richmond, Virginia. Following graduation from Meadowbrook High School, I entered the Air Force in September 1978. After completing basic military training at Lackland AFB, Texas, and technical training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, I was assigned to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Subsequent assignments included Langely AFB, Virginia; a return trip to Lackland AFB, Texas; Robins AFB, Georgia; The Joint Staff and later the Air Staff in the Pentagon. In my final assignment, I served as Superintendent of the 11th Operations Group at Bolling AFB in Washington, D.C. I retired effective November 1, 2000, with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.

In my military career, I served primarily in the area of Information Management; however, I also served as a Military Training Instructor, as well as a tour of duty in a MAJCOM Protocol office. While no longer in the Air Force, I stay actively associated with the active duty force by way of my affiliation with the USAF Military Training Instructor Association. In 2002, I and several others formed this organization in order to bring together military training instructors past and present. I was elected as our first President and I continue to serve in that capacity. For more information on this organization, please view our web site at: www.usafmtia.org.

My education includes an Associate Degree in Information Management from the Community College of the Air Force; a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management/Computer Information Systems, summa cum laude, from Park College; and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

My hobbies include just about any sporting activity, e.g., bowling, golf, and road cycling. I collect baseball cards whenever the mood strikes me, as well as Mort Kunstler art.

I am a partner in the law firm of Pavey & Smith, P.A., located in Sylva, North Carolina. My practice is focused on Real Property, as well as minor criminal defense, and litigation.

I have two daughters named Miranda and Evelyn.


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