Enlisted USN 3MAY1976. USN Machinist's Mate on five ships in 10 years' time with one final short shore duty tour aboard Naval Station Roosevelt Roads. Final rate Machinist's Mate 1st Class, Surface Warfare Specialist. Enlisted US Army to accept an appointment as a Warrant Officer, 25NOV1987. 10th Transportation Battalion, Fort Eustis, VA 26AUG1988 to 1JUNE1993. Service in Desert Shield/Storm/Farewell providing the basis for eligibility in the VFW. Joined it 20SEPT1991, Reported to 45th Corps Support Group, 25th ID Schofield Barracks, HI 1July1993 through 1July1996. Entire tour aboard US Army Vessel Charles P Gross (LSV 5) while his family resided comfortably in quarters on Ford Island, HI. Final rank CW2 with a US Army Senior Mariner's Badge. He is the "Chief Canoe Paddler", Several VFW awards currently an All-American Quaretmaster. He also washes dishes and calls B-I-N-G-O.