LCDR Mark Pohlmeyer '79 was lost on May 6, 1986 when his A-7 Corsair II collided with another in his squadron over the Pacific Ocean.
From the July/August 1986 "Shipmate:" "Born in Pennsylvania, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated with the Class of 1979 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He entered flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator on 24 April 1981.
Lt. Pohlmeyer's Navy duty included tours with VT-3, TW5 at NAS Whiting Field from October 1979 until May 1980 and VT-26/VT-25, TW3 at NAS Chase Field from May 1980 to April 1981. He then reported to VA-122 as a Fleet Replacement Pilot where he remained until April of 1982. He reported to VA-22 for a three-year tour as a Fleet Pilot before returning to VA-122.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Pohlmeyer of 900 Bockstoce Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.; his brother Jack M. Pohlmeyer '73 of Hanover Park, Ill.; and his twin brother Lt. Paul E. Pohlmeyer USN '79 of VA-127 at NAS Lemoore, Calif."
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