SF3 Alexander J. Kostuk served during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet aboard The USS America aircraft carrier, CV-66. He served as a ship fitter-welder but served in many collateral positions aboard ship as well. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He created a beautiful jacket that displays a patch for each port of call that he visited while aboard the USS America. The jacket has become a family heirloom and a symbol of his patriotism.