Current Occupation: Retired Oceanographer

College: San Diego State University

Hobbies/Interests: SCUBA, Mountain Biking, Flyfishing, Military History

Wife: Heidi Children: Robin

Military: Nov 1964-June 1969 Highest Rank Achieved: Staff Sergeant/E6

Military Training: Airborne and Special Forces-SF Medic MOS: 91B4S

A-team medic. Tours of Duty/Missions: Vietnam 1967-68 Most Memorable Mission: First mortar attack on the receiving end.

Awards and Decorations: Combat Medical Badge; SF Tab, Parachute Badge, Army Commendation Medal w/olc; Vietnam Service Medal, etc.

Favorite Chute: MC-1A Favorite Jump Aircraft: H-21 Favorite Weapon: M16 Rifle, M79 Grenade Launcher, 81mm Mortar Favorite DZ: Water jump off coast of Okinawa Worst DZ Experience: Landing in the trees at St. Mere Eglise DZ, Ft. Bragg.