After serving on active duty with the Air Force for 8 years, I spent 4 years in the Michigan Army National Guard in an Infantry unit. My experience as a Security Policeman was very beneficial when I became a Squad Leader when I served with Co. B 1/125th Infantry.
I have spent the last 20 years as a Police Officer and a Detective.
My oldest son is in the Air Force and is stationed in the UK.
My middle son is in the Army National Guard.
My youngest son is in the Army and is currently deployed.
Other Comments:
Some of my favorite quotes:
"A boss says go. A leader says let's go." (unknown)
"There are three types of leaders. One who makes things happen, one who watches things happen, and one who wonders what happened." (unknown)
"To succeed in life, you must carry your own ruck."
It's mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.' (unknown)
"If ya ain't cheatin, ya ain't tryin." (MSgt Paul Wheeler- 55th SPS, ABGD Flight Sgt- Volant Scorpion Deployment, a very motivating leader)
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin F-16A Fighting Falcon Length 49.31 ft | 15.03 m Width 32.81 ft | 10.00 m Height 16.44 ft | 5.01 m Engine(s) 1 x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200 turbofan generating 14,670lb dry-thrust and 23,830lb with full afterburn. Empty Weight 14,566 lbs | 6,607 kg MTOW 32,999 lbs | 14,968 kg Max Speed 1,521 mph | 2,448 km/h | 1,322 kts Max Range 339 miles | 545 km Ceiling 50,000 ft | 15,240 m | 9.5 miles Climb Rate 50,000 ft/min (15,240 m/min) Hardpoints 9 Armament 1 x M61A1 20mm cannon
* F-16A - Single-Seat and Base Production Model; 1,432 produced with 670 sent to the USAF. * F-16B - Two-Seat Variant; 312 produced with 122 sent to the USAF. * F-16C - Single-Seat Improvement Program Model; 1,823 produced with 1,222 sent to the USAF. * F-16D - Two-Seat Improvement Program Model; 404 produced with 206 sent to the USAF.
