Age 48 (as of 1998)
BS, Mississippi State University
1969-1992, U.S. Navy. Primarily assigned to marine propulsion and ship repair duties, with a three year tour as a Legal Officer at NTC Great Lakes Illinois.
Designated COMNAVSURFPAC design representative for LHA-1 class assault systems.
Last engineering related assignment, Planning Officer, USS Acadia AD-42 1983 - 1990 (Repair Planning Officer for battle damage repairs to USS Stark FFG 31).
Afloat assignments:
- USS Betelgeuse AK 260
- USS America CV 66
- USS Caloosahatchee AO 98
- USS Grand Canyon AR 28
- USS San Jose AFS 7
- USS Belleau Wood LHA-3
- USS Acadia AD 42
Currently retired. Part time computer systems consultant (when I feel like it).
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