Never been able to connect with anyone from boot camp, or anyone I served with. Might be because of the situation at the time - not stationary with anyone long enough to build a lasting relationship. We all kinda thought we'd never see each other again. It's proving to be quite true - sadly enough.

Occupation: Law enforcement (sheriff's deputy) and security (management)

Hobbies/Interest: My daughters and my wife are my biggest and most important interest. I really like to ride my bike (motorcycle), play golf occasionally, go fishing occasionally - but mainly do stuff with my "girls".

I would like to be involved with:
Toys For Tots, Marine Corps Ball, Color Guard
NOTE: I would be interested in just about all of the items on the list, but I don't have the time to donate to them all. I'm sorry for that.

Military:
Retired LtCol with 25 years of service, from 1971 to 1996. Commissioned through OCS, went to The Basic School, then Naval Flight Training. After getting my wings I served in 2d MAW with Marine Observation Squadron 1 (VMO-1) near Camp Lejeune, then off to Okinawa and VMO-6 for a year, then to MCAS Yuma for 2 years as the Base Clubs Management Officer. Then I went back to school and got my BS in Business at University of Arizona. From there back to the east coast for more squadron time, including Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, then on the Aircraft Group staff.

Next tour was in Washington D.C. at Naval Air Systems Command, and then back to Quantico for Command and Staff College. Then I was XO of VMO-1 for 10 months, then got to be Commanding Officer for 2 full years. After that I went to the 3d MAW staff on Okinawa for 3 years - 2 1/2 as the Operations (Plans) officer, then 6 months as the G-4A, and a day as the G-4. From there I went to Quantico and served as the Director, International Training for the Marine Corps (international students at USMC schools). I retired in 1996 and worked for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Staff Training Program as a civilian consultant at Quantico for 2 years. I then worked a Joint program, led by the Army for the development of a software program called TCAIMS II. I did that for 10 years, then my wife and I quit our jobs and moved here - her home town.

Occupation:
Retired, but working part time for Home Instead, as a caregiver, non-medical support for people needing help because of age or disease. My wife and I volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Ten Thousand Villages and the Bike Library in Fort Collins. I am also a Trustee for the BPOE Elks in Fort Collins. We host NCAA baseball players who play for the Fort Collins Foxes - a summer league. We sponsor and/or host international students who attend CSU - three so far - a Sri Lankan, a Moroccan and a Chinese student.

Hobbies/Interest: Bike riding, photography, computer software, camping, hiking, cooking, reading, supporting non-profit and charitable organizations. I would like to take up pistol shooting again. I also do SCUBA and have a telescope.

I would like to be involved with: Toys For Tots, Meeting Set up/Clean up, Shooting Competition, Marine Corps Ball, Flag Folding Team