John Pournelle

John was the Chief of Operations/Security chief onboard the USS Hermes (NCC-585) in the late 23rd century. 

Early life before Starfleet
John was born on June 9, 2238 human calendar time on the planet Earth in Chicago, Illinois.

Chronology

 * 2238: John is born in the city of Chicago, Illinois on planet Earth.
 * 2256: John enters Starfleet Academy
 * 2260: John graduates Starfleet Academy and promoted to Ensign, the first assignment is the USS Halley as a security officer.
 * 2263: John is promoted to Lieutenant junior grade and is assigned to the USS Holden as a security officer.
 * 2265: John is promoted to full Lieutenant and is assigned to the USS Jeffrey as the Assistant Chief Security Officer.
 * 2270: John is promoted to Lieutenant Commander and is assigned to the USS Hermes as Chief Security Officer.