A U.S. Marine Veteran with qualifying service as an 0311 with 2nd Battalion 6th Marines in Beirut, Lebanon with the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR). Currently, Serving as the Post Commander for the White Mountain Area VFW post 9907 in Show Low, AZ. Following a 30 Year career with the U.S. Department of State serving at 15 embassies overseas and domestic assignments in Washington, DC, retired the White Mountains and continue to promote the goals of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.