When and why did you decide to join the military and where were you located when you made this decision?

February 1970 in Los Angeles California

Where did you serve during your time in uniform?

San Diego California, Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Midway Island, San Francisco California, Naples Italy (2), Washington DC

What were some of your key memories during your time of service? 

USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) World Cruise, Persian Gulf War and UN Peacekeeping Sarajevo Bosnia

What is an important value that you took away from your military experience? 

Discipline, loyalty and teamwork.

 What advice would you give someone interested in joining the military? 

Great opportunity to contribute to the protection of our nation and gain personal growth.