Tonkin and were rescued. Driscoll was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions. During the war, Driscoll was promoted to lieutenant. Besides the Navy Cross, he was awarded two Silver Stars, a Purple Heart, and ten Air Medals. He was also nominated for the Medal of Honor. He flew 170 combat missions in total and accumulated over 3,300 flying hours in jet aircraft and 500 carrier landings. Driscoll later became an instructor at the U.S. Naval Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). He then shifted to the F-14 Tomcat and became an instructor at Fighter Squadron 124 (VF-124), the F-14 Fleet Replacement Squadron for the Pacific Fleet at NAS Miramar (now MCAS Miramar), in San Diego, California. He left active duty in 1982, but remained in the United States Navy Reserve, flying the F-4 Phantom II and later the F-14 Tomcat in a Naval Air Reserve fighter squadron at NAS Miramar, eventually retiring with the rank of commander (O-5). He has remained an air combat consultant at TOPGUN, and has spoken to all 107 graduating TOPGUN classes. Post-military career Driscoll works in real estate in San Diego, though he continues to serve as a consultant and public speaker focusing on military aviation issues. References External links 1947 births Living people Businesspeople from Boston Businesspeople from San Diego Military personnel from Massachusetts Stonehill College alumni University of Southern California alumni United States Naval Flight Officers Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) Recipients of the Silver Star United States Navy officers United States Navy personnel of the Vietnam War American Vietnam War flying aces United States Navy reservists