COL John James "Jack" McCambridge USAF (Ret.)

Colonel John James “Jack” McCambridge, United States Air Force (Retired), died peacefully
at home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 91. A resident of Northern Virginia and a
decorated military officer, engineer, and devoted family man, he is now reunited with his
beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy Antionette “Toni” McCambridge, who preceded him in
death in 2015.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Col. McCambridge was a Distinguished Military
Graduate of ROTC at Manhattan College, where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and
was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force in 1955. (Fortunately, he did not
receive his first assignment until he witnessed the Brooklyn Dodgers finally win the World
Series). He later received a Master of Science in Radiological Health Physics from Vanderbilt
University and a Ph.D. in Engineering Biotechnology and Management from UCLA.

Over a distinguished 24-year military career, Col. McCambridge held assignments in the
Strategic Air Command, on the Air Staff, and within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
His roles included Military Assistant to the Deputy Director of Defense Research & Engineering,
DOD Representative to the Physics Survey Committee of the National Academy of Sciences,
and Secretary of the DOD-NASA Supporting Research & Technology Coordinating Committee.
The project he was most proud of was the development of the ACES II Ejection Seat which is
still used today. He also served on several NATO and international defense committees and
chaired the NATO Air Subcommittee on Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense. His service
was recognized with numerous honors, including multiple awards of the Legion of Merit.

Following his retirement from active duty, Col. McCambridge continued to make significant
contributions to science, engineering, and public service. He served as a Principal and Director at
Booz Allen Hamilton, working with Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Department of Energy,
and EPA’s Superfund Program. He led engineering and environmental projects as Vice
President for a national firm and worked as an independent consultant on cogeneration power
plants across the United States and Mexico.

A nationally recognized expert in hazardous materials and environmental management, Col.
McCambridge was a Founding Director and Chairman of the Institute of Hazardous Materials
Management, President of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards, and
held leadership roles in several other scientific and military organizations. He was a Fellow of
the Aerospace Medical Association and was listed in multiple editions and variations of Who’s
Who.

Jack served on the Board of Directors for the Air Force Retired Officers Community (AFROC)
and helped establish Falcon’s Landing. He served on the Board of Trustees for the Dwight D.
Eisenhower Society. He served twice as President for Black Tie Club, was a past President of
The Washington Assembly. A long-time sponsor of Washington Debutant Cotillion. A member
of the former Fairfax Hunt and the Knights of Columbus.

Known for his warm spirit and Irish tenor voice, Jack delighted family and friends with annual
performances of “Danny Boy” at Saint Patrick’s Day gatherings held in celebration of his and
Toni’s anniversary. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he especially cherished family
trips and cruises shared with his children and grandchildren.

Jack is survived by his four children: Sharon (Chris) Flaesch, John (Catherine)
McCambridge, Patrick (Jenny) McCambridge, and Kathleen (Robert) Kingsley; and eleven
grandchildren: Keaton (Thomas), Delaney (Keith), Patrick Jr., Cullen, Ashleigh, Ian, Jaden,
Jonah, James, Morgan, and Ryan.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, June 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8
p.m., at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Luke Catholic
Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA.

At a date TBD, services will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel, then the Interment with full
military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. A reception will follow.