Enlisted USMC 1966.
Commissioned 1968 (Enlisted Commissioning Program).
Helicopter Pilot (HMM-162, HMM-164, SAR unit K-Bay).
Jet transition 1975-1976 (Meridian, MS).
AMO VMA(AW)-121 1976-1979.
Degree Completion Program 1979-1980 (Southern Illinois University).
Air Liaison Officer, 1st Marine Regiment 1980-1981.
AMO/XO/CO VMA(AW)-242 1981-1985.
XO 1st Supply Bn, Camp Penleton 1985-1987 to retirement.
Civilian Lear Jets, Proving threat simulation for U.S. Navy worldwide 1987-1998.
Director of Aviation, Qualcomm Inc. San Diego (Gulfstream Pilot) 1998-Present.