The St. Augustine-Palm Coast Navy League reported to Historic City News the appointment of Captain Jack Capra as the council’s new JAG Officer. Capra will be stepping in for council member Richard “Dick” Roth who has served in the role since May 2001.
Capra is a retired United States Naval Officer who has led a distinguished career in military and public service for over two decades. While serving in the United States Navy, Capra received the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon among other commendations.
“Jack Capra has a very impressive background. He’s been a Navy JAG Officer, he’s a retired Navy Captain and I’ve known Jack for several years now,” said Bill Dudley, president of the St. Augustine-Palm Coast Navy League. “We’re very happy to have him come on board as our new JAG Officer for the council,” said Dudley.
Capra was sworn in as an officer of the Navy League on Monday night by Bruce Butler, National Executive Director of the United States Navy League who was in town to present the US Navy League’s “American’s Strength” Campaign to the council.
“It’s a very big honor,” said Capra. “I was a Judge Advocate with the Navy for 22 years so it fits in very nicely. I’m trying to settle in right now. We’ll see what we’ve got to do and go from there, but it’s an honor to serve,” he said enthusiastically.
Roth welcomed Capra at the changing of officers and was highly praised by Dudley for his years of service to the council.
“Dick Roth has been our JAG officer for many years. Due to health problems, Dick is stepping down,” said Dudley. “He’s been incredible for us. He’s been a solid legal mind for this council for a number of years.”
The St. Augustine-Palm Coast Navy League Council meets the second Monday of the month at the St. Augustine Library SE Branch from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
For more information visit www.sapcnavyleague.org.
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