Naval Reservist 1957 to 1962, / Active Navy 1959 to 1962 / served in Jacksonville, Fla. Naval Air Station (NAS JAX), Marksman (Sharpshooter medals/ribbons) certified, trained new enlists in California.  Enlisted in Air Force in 1962, then stationed in Tokyo, Japan (Tachakawa Air Force Base, MARS (Military Air Rescue Service) Radio Operator), served also at ENT AFB, Colorado Springs,   Active Air Force 1962 to 1967 Thailand (Nakom Phenom) Air Rescue Radio Operator, Airman 1st Class, A1C.   Helped rescue Major Dugan & several other wounded in action behind lines U.S. soldiers. Honorable Discharge in 1967, returned home to support / raise 3 children in 1967.  Applied/Accepted for Top Secret Security Clearance in 1966, while at ENT AFB (prior to Southeast Asia deployment).   Various medals for service in Vietnam theater.