* 25 yrs U.S.A.F. 
*Operation Ivan and Castle at Eniwetok the south pacific.1950's Flew in a B24 for Ivan test and in Castle flew in a B36 thru the path of the heat,blast and overpressure waves set off by the detonations. Damn near killed them. It destroyed the plane!
*Chauffeur for General McFarland for short period.
*1st man allowed to remain in active duty service due to diabetes. Congressional hearing demanded and sponcered by Jim Wright in the early 60's on his behalf.