Commissioned from Michigan State University in 1967, Executive Officer 55^th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. RC/EC135 (Looking Glass), Omaha Nebraska. Safety/Budget/Top Secret Officer. Captain of Base Rifle Team, State Rifle Campion and earned tryout to 1970 World Games.

In 1971, Commander Headquarters Squadron (Captain), 307^th Strategic Wing (B-52), U-Tapao Royal Thai AFB, Thailand.

Indiana University MBA International Business and Finance in 1975. Loan Officer at the US Export-Import Bank, Washington DC, financing planes, nuclear plants, oil rigs, and even a brewery. At this time I became actively involved  in Viet Nam issues  and organizations and was at the Viet Nam Memorial dedication.

Went on to Regional banking and was approached by the DEA and IRS help create, setup, and operate the five country and highly successful Operation Dinero targeting cartel drug money laundering. 

Married (1967) with 2 boys and 6 grandkids.