Current position:
U.S. senator, Arizona
Political and career experience:
• U.S. senator, Arizona, 1987-present;
• U.S. representative, Arizona, 1983-87;
• Senate Navy liaison, 1977-1981;
• U.S. Navy, pilot and captain, 1958-1981.
Party affiliation:
Republican
Educational background:
• B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1958;
• National War College, 1973-74.
Military experience:
• U.S. Navy, 1958-81;
• Prisoner of war in Vietnam, 1967-1973;
• Received Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Spouse:
Cindy Hensley McCain
Children:
Doug, Andy, Sydney, Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, Bridget
Religion:
Episcopalian
Birthdate:
Aug. 29, 1936
Contact information:
• Senate office, (202) 224-2235.
