Senior Active Member and Past President of Rotary Club of Kingsport, TN,
Board of Directors - Dobyns-Bennett High School Alumni Association, Kingsport, TN
Board of Directors - Aerial Rocket Artillery Association; Chaplain, and Columnist for Saber.
Sold our RV 5th wheel and GMC 2500 Sierra Diesel truck
Sold home in Florida.
Living a small condo community of 54 quad units Making headway on my first book "My Journey" for eight sons, 26 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.
Enjoying our church and singing in the choir
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Meritorious Service Medal (1969-2016) - 1975
Name of Award Meritorious Service Medal (1969-2016)
Devices
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Year Awarded 1975
Last Updated: Feb 17, 2020
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Details Behind Award
Office of Deputy Chief of Staff for Research, Development, and Acquisition - Aviation Research and Development 1973-1975, while serving as Staff Coordinator for OH-6, AH-1G, U-21 Programs and back up to the Blackhawk and Apache Helicopter R&D, Testing, and Procurement Program Teams. Prepared testimony for Aviation Weapon Systems for Congressional Presentation FY 1972, 73, 74, 75, and 76. Appeared as back up witness before Senate and House Armed Services Committees. Traveled to NATO as a member of the Aviation Working Panel and as the US Army Representative for Helicopter Operation for writing Standardization Agreements between NATO countries 1974 and 1975.