I was born in 1962 (58 years old)
Upland PA
Suburb
Town, grew up in Plano, TX
Idyllic boomer childhood. First born of two sons. Raised based on the recommendations of the 2nd edition of Dr. Spocks book on "Baby and Childcare." https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Spocks-Baby-Child-Care/dp/1439189293
All the good things I did I credit my folks, all the bad things I did I blame on Dr. Spock :-)
Dad, Mechanical Engineer, Mom, school teacher (English)
Plano Tx through HS, Texas Tech BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology; Embry Riddle (remote campus) MS, AF Air Command and Staff College MS
2x MS, Aeronautical Science Technology and Military Art & Science
Competitive small bore rifle team (in HS), pursuing pilot's license, working on cars & motorcycles.
Yes, 27 years, Retired in 2012
Air Force
Intelligence Officer, stationed around the world. Eventually held the top intelligence position in Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and later Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).
Obtained FAA Light Sport Repairman certificate with Maintenance Rating, I inspect and maintain Experimental and Special Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA & S-LSA) . Civil Air Patrol (CAP) pilot and squadron finance officer. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 35 Vice President, Chapter 1608 member. Volunteer FAA Flight Safety Team (FAAST) Representative. Best of all got to be part of SWHS's new aviation program coordinating mentor support and helping with all the moving parts of a new program.
Cessna C-150, C-152, C-172; Piper Tomahawk PA38-125, Cessna T-37B Tweet, Northrop T-38 Talon, Earthstar Odyssey (Experimental, Amateur Built), Jabiru 230D (S-LSA)
Still own - Earthstar Odyssey (Experimental, Amateur Built) & Jabiru 230D (S-LSA)