Born and raised in the Midwest. After High School join the U.S. Air Force in 1976. Became a Jet Engine mechanic. Went to Cannon AFB N.M. in 1980 was transfer to Camp New Amsterdam The Netherlands, than 1984 was transfer to a combat logistics support sq. at Kelly AFB Texas. While at Kelly was Deployed to Europe, Philippines, Middle East, Central America and lot of places in the US. Retired in 1996. Worked for Caterpillar in San Antonio for over 12 years until my shoulder give out. Took early retirement, moved back to Iowa.