USAFA Class Heritage Class of 1963

Retired Lt Col Air Force 22: CP (Command Pilot): 

03: Retired; 

91-03: Agent FarmerslnsuranceGpofCo; 9091: Agent NewYorklifelnsuranceCo;

88-69: ManagingDir AVCORschlab-TEXTRON Colorado Springs CO;

86-87: SysEffectivenessAnlst AvcoSysTextron Wilmington MA;

86: MBA (Master of Business Administration) Fin&Acct Regis Coll CO;

85-88: PrincipalAnlst TEXTRONDefSys Wilmington MA;

84-85: TestEngr MartinMariettaAerosp Denver CO;

80-83: SrMilAnlst CINCPACStaff Camp Smith HI;

77-80: AirOpnsO FtrDiv/DirTheaterForceStudies AsstCS Studies&Analyses HqUSAF (Headquarters US Air Force);

76-77:ArmedForcesSC;

73-76: AmmunitionPgmMgr/DirArmamentDptyA-10 ASD (Aeronautical Systems Division) WPAFB;

73: SOS (Squadron Officer School)(C);

71-73: CStdnEval FIITestDiv RADC Griffiss AFB;

71: MS (Mississippi) OpnsRschStats RensselaerPolytechlnst;

69-70: lnstrPlt (Instructor Pilot) 3253PltTngSq Peterson Fld;

68-69: Pit (Pilot) 11 LightlnfBdg Chulai AB SVN;

64-67: Pit (Pilot) 11ARefSqAltusAFB/Kadena AB JA/ Takhli AB TH;

63-64: PIITng WilliamsAFB; 

1SSM-2BSM (Bronze Star Medal)-1DMSM (Defense Meritorious Service Medal)-2MSM (Meritorious Service Medal)-18AM (Air Medal)-1AFCM (Air Force Commendation Medal); 

1015 Saint Helena Ave #A Santa Rosa CA (California) 95404-3620: Carolee

35th Reunion (1998): June 5, 1963-October 10, 1998. What have all these days meant in the life of Butch Verdier? What is the score? How has his perspective changes? What goals have been reached? Not reached? What has been most significant? Least? What was the most important driving force on graduation day? Now, Today? Why? Marriage, flying, children, crew, TDY, SEA, Master’s Degree, program management, MBA, analysis, interservice cooperation; Marriage, children, love, commitment, sacrifice, failure, reconciliation, keeping on keeping on, growth in the heart, wisdom, unselfishness, letting go of the kids, discipline, fun, golf, FALCON football, fine restaurants, friendship, becoming one, knowing that HE is #1, rejoicing as the kids achieve goals that we never ever dreamt of, realizing that relationships are THE vital elements of our lives, listening for our Lord’s voice, short-term missions, ..and 35 years fly by! Carolee gave me her vow...she remains the solid basis upon which all the wonderful parts of our lives depend. Through her and the Lord, I continue to learn the true meaning of unconditional love and total commitment...a love that is sacred and a love that is allowing me to become the man that God means for me to be. Because of her patience, laughter and wisdom, our lives are triumphant and downright fun. Imagine...at the time of our marriage, I thought she was very lucky to have me...oh, you misguided and foolish man! But, in spite of me, our 35+ years have been magnificent! Ah, grandchildren...now we really know what unconditional love is! They are the best thing that has ever happened in our lives...and #3 will arrive in February, 1998. So, what will we do for the next 35 years?...the possibilities are endless. but there is ONE thing that we will major in—the nurturing of relationships! All the material well-being that we enjoy has little lasting impact unless we share it-and our lives-with those we love. The Class of 1963 has played a large part in relationship nurturing; I thank God for being a part off the finest group of men to ever graduate from USAFA.