Born and raised in dairy country near Niagara Falls, New York and the Canadian border. Grew up on ice skates playing hockey. Big-time fan of the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres. After a successful and adventurous 20-year career in the Air Force supporting army ground maneuver units with tactical air-power, retired as a seasoned Master Sergeant. Visited or lived in 32 countries, with roots now in Hampton Roads, Virginia where my best days are spent fishing for flounder from the Chesapeake Bay. Earned three college degrees while on active duty and a Master Instructor rating from the USAF. A...