Col. Laseter served 34 years in the US Army Air Corps and the USAF.  He flew bombers in WWII.  During the Korean conflict he was stationed at a "Cold War" base in Laon, France where he led aerial photo reconnaissance missions.  He began his tour of duty in Vietnam at the age of 50.  He flew the RF-4C Phantom armed only with aerial reconnaissance cameras.  He flew over 100 missions in North and South Vietnam. A listing of his medals and commendations is published in his obituary.
