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I joined the Navy in 1979 to attend the US Naval Academy Prep School. I went on to Annapolis in 1980 and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1984. I accepted my commission as a Marine Officer, went to Flight School and became a Naval Aviator in 1986. I was designated as a Cobra Pilot in 1987 and was assigned to HMLA-169 at Camp Pendleton. I was with the "Vipers" until leaving active duty in 1992.
Military Experiences
Apr 1987 - Feb 1992
Cobra Pilot
Cobra Pilot in HMLA-169. I became a Functional Test Pilot, a Section Leader, and instructor in many phases of the aircraft for Junior pilots.
Deployments
(1 year, 8 months)Jan 1991 - Jul 1991
Kuwait
Deployed with HMLA-169 aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA-1) to the Persian Gulf to participate in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Jan 1990 - Jun 1990
Jan 1988 - Jul 1988
Western Pacific
Attached to HMM-166 with the detachment of 4 Cobras for a SOC MEU deployment to WESTPAC.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Oct 1985 - May 1986
Primary Flight Training
Certifications
1992
Naval Aviator - Cobra Pilot
1987
Naval Aviator - Helicopter Pilot
Security Clearance
Top Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
Personal Information
Interests
Baseball
Beach
College Football
Firefighting
Football
Golf
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