USAFA Class Heritage Class of 1963

Retired Col Air Force 87: CP (Command Pilot): 

96--02: Mgr (Manager) NorthrupGrumman Baltimore MD (MarylandMDiv);

87-96: Mgr (Manager)/Engr Westinghouse Baltimore MD;

85-87: V-Cmdr (Vice Commander) 48TFWglDCS C3&CmbtSpt USAFTAWC EglinAFB;

83-85: DirCmbtEmployment/DirFtrOpns&Tng (Training) HqUSAFE;

78-83: Plt (Pilot)/OpnsO (Operations Officer) 35TFWg (Tactical Fighter Wing)/563TFSq (Tactical Fighter Squadron)/39TFTngSq/ SqCmdr 562TFTngSq George AFB;

75-78: USAFLnO ArtnfBrSch FtBenning;

74-75: stu AirCSC (Air Command and Staff College);

72-74: lnstrPlt (Instructor Pilot) 66FtrWpnsSq Nellis AFB;

70-72: Pit (Pilot) 12TFSq (Tactical Fighter Squadron) Kadena AB;

69-70: Pit (Pilot) 333TFSq (Tactical Fighter Squadron) Takhli AB TH;

69: Pit (Pilot) 561TFSq (Tactical Fighter Squadron) Mcconnel/AFB (Air Force Base);

64-68: lnstrPlt (Instructor Pilot)/Acadlnstr 3575PltTngSq/3576StuSq Vance AFB;

63-64: PltTng (Pilot Training) WilliamsAFB; 

1LOM (Legion of Merit)-2DFC1MSM (Meritorious Service Medal)-14AM (Air Medal)-2AFCM (Air Force Commendation Medal)

35th Reunion (1998): 500 words to capture 35 years: it seems impossible. A chronological listing of jobs and locations is not an option—too long. A career summary of my 24 years on active duty is out—too lengthy and complex. Civilian life? 10 years with three defense firms without changing my office! Those of you who want more information will have to buy Raid on Qaddfi; available through our local AOG. The remainder of this “capsule biography” will cover the people who have shared, or are now sharing, my life. SIGNIFICANT OTHERS: BONNIE VERDIER (the good looking kid in the family!) was aboard for the first 13 years of my Air Force career. She gave us two wonderful daughters, but witnessed one too many “fighter pilot shenanigans.” She is currently happily remarried in Chambersburg, PA. JOYCE KALISH contributed to, and got the benefit of, the great final years in the Air Force, but also went through the first difficult years afterward. My adjustment has not been entirely successful, but has improved with time. Joyce couldn’t wait though: she outprocessed after 14 years and now resides (perhaps happily) in Scottsdale. PATTI KING of Erie, Reston, and BDM is considering signing on for the remainder of the adventure—or of my 12-year warranty period. She has been a lifesaver since late 1995, and continues to be at the center of my life. Marriage is in our future after we sort out all of the issues that can’t be ignored at this stage of life. KIDS: Pam is in her 8th year with ORACLE, now in sales in Chicago. A Penn State grad, she is pursuing a master’s at Northwestern, investing wisely, and keeping her eyes peeled or Mr. Just Right (while we encourage her to look for Mr. Satisfactory). Amy is now a graduate of West Chester U. and is looking for her first real job as a music teacher. She lives in West Chester and waitresses to put food on the table. Like her sister, Amy has two cats to entertain her. They are less trouble than a man—they never hide the remote. John Guillory, a Maryland grad, is also pursuing a master’s. He works as a mechanical engineer in Las Vegas; collects rare vinyl records; and fiddles with a variety of aging vehicles. We keep in touch and enjoy our infrequent visits. Audra Guillory will soon graduate from ASU. She then plans to teach English (as a first language, I think) in Arizona or elsewhere. Her stepdad was not amused when a recent “artist” boyfriend turned out to be a tattoo artist. She has matured greatly since then. JETS: Long gone but not forgotten: the F-105, the F-4, and the F-111. Only one comment is appropriate: THUDS Forever! In closing I should have listened during the many (?) Zoo lectures on how to handle women and money. I have discovered that handling is one thing; keeping is another. Best of luck to all in the next 35!