James L. Feldkamp

About Me

Early Life and Military Service

Born in Roseburg, Oregon, Jim Feldkamp embarked on a commendable journey in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Commander. His academic path began at Oregon State University, where he earned a BS in Business. After graduation, he pursued a distinguished military career as a U.S. Naval Flight Officer. He served as a Countermeasures Officer and Navigator aboard the EA-6B, the Navy's electronic attack aircraft. His military prowess was notably displayed during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, flying off the USS Midway.

FBI Career and Political Aspirations

Transitioning to the U.S. Naval Reserves, he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Special Agent based in Norfolk, Virginia. He became a founding member of the Tidewater Joint Terrorism Task Force. As one of three pilots in his office, he was tasked with aerial physical surveillance of suspects in criminal and terrorist cases. In 2004, he resigned from the FBI to pursue a political career, running for Oregon's District 4 Congressional seat as the Republican nominee during the 2004 and 2006 election cycles.