Lieutenant Commander James Brice 'Drama' Johnson was born to Air Force Officers Wade and Kathy Johnson.
The Air Force family moved together to Holloman AFB, NM, Keflavik Iceland, Langley AFB VA, Ft. Leavenworth, KS., Luke AFB AZ, Maxwell AFB AL., and Randolph AFB TX as Brice grew up. He attended high school at Brophy College Preparatory in AZ., Saint James School in AL., and Randolph High School in Texas in preparation for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 2003.
Brice began courting his future bride, Mary Asher Vendt, following their first year at the Air Force Academy, after connecting at Airmanship 490, Basic Freefall Parachuting. They graduated together in the class of 2007, with Brice commissioning as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He attended Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) training in Pensacola, FL, while Marsh attended primary flight training at Whiting Field, FL.
The couple married at the United States Air Force Academy Chapel on August 1-2009.
Brice then moved to Navel Air Station Lemoore, CA and joined the VFA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" as a F/A-18F Super Hornet WSO. He completed two combat deployments onboard the USS Carl Vinson with VFA-22 before being selected for pilot training in Pensacola, FL.
In July of 2015, Wade pinned another set of wings upon his chest. After re-mastering the F/A-18F from the front seat, Brice was assigned to the world famous VFA-213 "Fighting Blacklions" at Naval Air Station Oceana, VA.
With VFA-213 he deployed a third time, flying combat missions from the USS George H.W. Bush, returning home in August of 2017.
Drama was "unwillingly" promoted to LCDR in February 2018 (JOPA forever!). He departed this world doing exactly what he loved in service to this great country.
Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson United States Air Force
2007 Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy
After graduation he served in the United States Navy and was commissioned as an Ensign
Pilot of Strike Force Squadron Two One Three (VRA 213) known as Blacklions at Naval Air Station Oceanian Virginia Beach Virginia
Killed in a training accident, flying a F/A 18 Super Hornet , off the coast of Key West Florida
Survived by:
Wife: Mary Asher Johnson
Parents: C. Wade and K.J. Johnson
Sister: Kallyn
In-Laws: David & Mary Hart Vendt
Countles loving family and friends
He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and huge grin. His ability to light up any room and make us all laugh will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace Brice. Fair Winds and Following Seas...ESBU..."and touched the Face of God.
Full Military Honors and a missing man formation flyover will follow the service
Altmeyer Funeral Home
March 2018
The Air Force family moved together to Holloman AFB, NM, Keflavik Iceland, Langley AFB VA, Ft. Leavenworth, KS., Luke AFB AZ, Maxwell AFB AL., and Randolph AFB TX as Brice grew up. He attended high school at Brophy College Preparatory in AZ., Saint James School in AL., and Randolph High School in Texas in preparation for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 2003.
Brice began courting his future bride, Mary Asher Vendt, following their first year at the Air Force Academy, after connecting at Airmanship 490, Basic Freefall Parachuting. They graduated together in the class of 2007, with Brice commissioning as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He attended Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) training in Pensacola, FL, while Marsh attended primary flight training at Whiting Field, FL.
The couple married at the United States Air Force Academy Chapel on August 1-2009.
Brice then moved to Navel Air Station Lemoore, CA and joined the VFA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" as a F/A-18F Super Hornet WSO. He completed two combat deployments onboard the USS Carl Vinson with VFA-22 before being selected for pilot training in Pensacola, FL.
In July of 2015, Wade pinned another set of wings upon his chest. After re-mastering the F/A-18F from the front seat, Brice was assigned to the world famous VFA-213 "Fighting Blacklions" at Naval Air Station Oceana, VA.
With VFA-213 he deployed a third time, flying combat missions from the USS George H.W. Bush, returning home in August of 2017.
Drama was "unwillingly" promoted to LCDR in February 2018 (JOPA forever!). He departed this world doing exactly what he loved in service to this great country.
Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson United States Air Force
2007 Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy
After graduation he served in the United States Navy and was commissioned as an Ensign
Pilot of Strike Force Squadron Two One Three (VRA 213) known as Blacklions at Naval Air Station Oceanian Virginia Beach Virginia
Killed in a training accident, flying a F/A 18 Super Hornet , off the coast of Key West Florida
Survived by:
Wife: Mary Asher Johnson
Parents: C. Wade and K.J. Johnson
Sister: Kallyn
In-Laws: David & Mary Hart Vendt
Countles loving family and friends
He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and huge grin. His ability to light up any room and make us all laugh will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace Brice. Fair Winds and Following Seas...ESBU..."and touched the Face of God.
Full Military Honors and a missing man formation flyover will follow the service
Altmeyer Funeral Home
March 2018
Lieutenant Commander James Brice 'Drama' Johnson was born to Air Force Officers Wade and Kathy Johnson.
The Air Force family moved together to Holloman AFB, NM, Keflavik Iceland, Langley AFB VA, Ft. Leavenworth, KS., Luke AFB AZ, Maxwell AFB AL., and Randolph AFB TX as Brice grew up. He attended high school at Brophy College Preparatory in AZ., Saint James School in AL., and Randolph High School in Texas in preparation for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 2003.
Brice began courting his future bride, Mary Asher Vendt, following their first year at the Air Force Academy, after connecting at Airmanship 490, Basic Freefall Parachuting. They graduated together in the class of 2007, with Brice commissioning as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He attended Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) training in Pensacola, FL, while Marsh attended primary flight training at Whiting Field, FL.
The couple married at the United States Air Force Academy Chapel on August 1-2009.
Brice then moved to Navel Air Station Lemoore, CA and joined the VFA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" as a F/A-18F Super Hornet WSO. He completed two combat deployments onboard the USS Carl Vinson with VFA-22 before being selected for pilot training in Pensacola, FL.
In July of 2015, Wade pinned another set of wings upon his chest. After re-mastering the F/A-18F from the front seat, Brice was assigned to the world famous VFA-213 "Fighting Blacklions" at Naval Air Station Oceana, VA.
With VFA-213 he deployed a third time, flying combat missions from the USS George H.W. Bush, returning home in August of 2017.
Drama was "unwillingly" promoted to LCDR in February 2018 (JOPA forever!). He departed this world doing exactly what he loved in service to this great country.
Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson United States Air Force
2007 Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy
After graduation he served in the United States Navy and was commissioned as an Ensign
Pilot of Strike Force Squadron Two One Three (VRA 213) known as Blacklions at Naval Air Station Oceanian Virginia Beach Virginia
Killed in a training accident, flying a F/A 18 Super Hornet , off the coast of Key West Florida
Survived by:
Wife: Mary Asher Johnson
Parents: C. Wade and K.J. Johnson
Sister: Kallyn
In-Laws: David & Mary Hart Vendt
Countles loving family and friends
He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and huge grin. His ability to light up any room and make us all laugh will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace Brice. Fair Winds and Following Seas...ESBU..."and touched the Face of God.
Full Military Honors and a missing man formation flyover will follow the service
Altmeyer Funeral Home
March 2018
The Air Force family moved together to Holloman AFB, NM, Keflavik Iceland, Langley AFB VA, Ft. Leavenworth, KS., Luke AFB AZ, Maxwell AFB AL., and Randolph AFB TX as Brice grew up. He attended high school at Brophy College Preparatory in AZ., Saint James School in AL., and Randolph High School in Texas in preparation for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 2003.
Brice began courting his future bride, Mary Asher Vendt, following their first year at the Air Force Academy, after connecting at Airmanship 490, Basic Freefall Parachuting. They graduated together in the class of 2007, with Brice commissioning as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He attended Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) training in Pensacola, FL, while Marsh attended primary flight training at Whiting Field, FL.
The couple married at the United States Air Force Academy Chapel on August 1-2009.
Brice then moved to Navel Air Station Lemoore, CA and joined the VFA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" as a F/A-18F Super Hornet WSO. He completed two combat deployments onboard the USS Carl Vinson with VFA-22 before being selected for pilot training in Pensacola, FL.
In July of 2015, Wade pinned another set of wings upon his chest. After re-mastering the F/A-18F from the front seat, Brice was assigned to the world famous VFA-213 "Fighting Blacklions" at Naval Air Station Oceana, VA.
With VFA-213 he deployed a third time, flying combat missions from the USS George H.W. Bush, returning home in August of 2017.
Drama was "unwillingly" promoted to LCDR in February 2018 (JOPA forever!). He departed this world doing exactly what he loved in service to this great country.
Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson United States Air Force
2007 Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy
After graduation he served in the United States Navy and was commissioned as an Ensign
Pilot of Strike Force Squadron Two One Three (VRA 213) known as Blacklions at Naval Air Station Oceanian Virginia Beach Virginia
Killed in a training accident, flying a F/A 18 Super Hornet , off the coast of Key West Florida
Survived by:
Wife: Mary Asher Johnson
Parents: C. Wade and K.J. Johnson
Sister: Kallyn
In-Laws: David & Mary Hart Vendt
Countles loving family and friends
He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and huge grin. His ability to light up any room and make us all laugh will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace Brice. Fair Winds and Following Seas...ESBU..."and touched the Face of God.
Full Military Honors and a missing man formation flyover will follow the service
Altmeyer Funeral Home
March 2018
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Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, Class of 2007; All things are possible for one who believes
