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Born and raised in New Orleans. Like my father and grandfather, I joined the Navy. Vietnam 1970. Retired from the electric utility industry in 2005. Married in 1971, 2-sons (Navy and Army), 10-grandchildren (2 in Army), and first great-grandchild on the way. Enjoying retirement with my wife in the North-Central Arkansas Ozarks.
Military Experiences
Nov 1969 - Nov 1973
Aviation Ordnanceman (AO)
Following boot camp at Naval Recruit Training Command in Orlando, FL, I received orders to "A" school for Aviation Ordnance School in Jacksonville, FL. After graduation from "A" school, I was assigned a plane captain while attached to VA-172 on the 1970 Wes Pac aboard the USS Shangri-La. After Vietnam, I received orders to Aircrew Flight School Training (VP-30) at NAS Pax River, MD. Once graduated, I received orders to VP-8 at NAS Brunswick, ME where I completed my four years active duty.
Deployments
(6 months)Jul 1970 - Dec 1970
Western Pacific
Assigned to Attack Squadron VA-172, home base NAS Cecil Field, FL, onboard the carrier USS Shangri-La, I was designated a plane captain.
Military Credentials
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Feb 1971 - Jun 1971
Aircrew Flight School Training VP-30 NAS Pax River, MD
Certifications
Nov 1973
Department of the Navy Good Conduct Award
Nov 1970
Loyalty, Honor, Performance Citation from USS Shangri-La CVS-38
Oct 1970
Plane Captain of the Month Award from Attack Squadron VA-172
Jan 1970
Recruit Training Command Naval Training Center Orlando, FL "Honor Certificate"
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Baking
Cooking
Deer Hunting
Exercising
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