with U.S. Army, 1966-1972
Georgia Army National Guard, 1972-1986
Entered as PVT E-1, promoted SP5, Commissioned Warrant Officer 1967
U.S. Army Aviator, Fixed and Rotary Wing, Instrument, OH-13, OH-23, TH-13, TH-55A, UH-1, UH-1C Armed, UH-1H, T-41, T-42, U-6, U-3, OV-1
Commissioned 1LT, 1970, Promoted MAJ 1986
Units: 18th Engineer Bde, RVN 1967, 20th Engineer Bde, 1968, 7th Sqdn.1st Cavalry Reg Air, 1968, 1st Armored Division, 1969, 3rd Squadron
1st Cavalry Reg Armor, 1969-1970, 7th Squadron
1st Cavalry Reg Air, 1970-1971, 159th Military Intelligence Co. OV-1
A Co. 151st Aviation Co. OV-1
Awards and Decorations: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal Multiple, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Senior Aviator Wings and Expert Rifleman Badge