I am a retired USAF officer. Begad! I retired after 21 years o' active duty in 2006 and currently live in Dubuque, Iowa with me wife and three kids, matey, two o' which are away from home. Blimey! I am now a Human Resources professional.
I got got into rocketry in 1971, when me uncle took me out t' launch a Midget and a Big Bertha. Ahoy! Next day got a gift o' an Alpha and a BB from him with a launch system. Ahoy! Been in and out o' t' hobby a few times. Ahoy! Now I am back in with a vigor after launchin' me first MPR.