Previously Held NEC 8201-Naval Aircrewman Candidate
AO-8271-P-3 Flight Crew Ordnanceman
AO-6803-P-3 Armament/Ordnance IMA Technician
AO-8319-P-3 System Organizational Maintenance Tech
NC-9588-Career Information Program Advisor
Service Years
1977 - 1996
Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Order of the Arctic Circle (Bluenose)
Plank Owner
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
Additional Information
What are you doing now:
I have now relocated to Bradenton, Florida. I graduated May 5, 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and am now working in sunny Florida. I currently work for Florida State University College of Medicine in Sarasota as the Regional Student Support Coordinator. As the Regional Student Support Coordinator, I represent the Division of Student Affairs for the College of Medicine's Regional campus in Sarasota and directly assist the Regional Campus Dean by identifying the academic, personal and professional support needed by third and fourth year medical students with the goal of maximizing the success of each student. I serve as the primary liaison for the students between the College of Medicine administration, faculty, academic programs and student services. In addition, I maintain all regional campus student records and instructional material in the student learning center. I am the Chief Proctor for all NBME medical exams as well as coordinate and provide orientation, career development, personal counseling and other support services needed to reach their goals. I completed a Master of Arts degree in Education concentrating in Online Teaching & Learning in May 2017. In 2012 I had a full right hip replacement which ended my 38 year softball career so now I play as much golf as I can!
Other Comments:
My best friend while attached to VP-8 and for the rest of his life, AT2 Edward Grinnell (Radio Operator) passed away on July 11, 2011. May he Rest in Peace. Without him, I would not be the person I am today. Hence I have created a memorial profile for him. For those who knew him, know we had some great times!
VX-1 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE [AIRTEVRON ONE] Pioneers
AIR TEST AND EVALUATION ONE is responsible for the Navy's Air ASW test an evaluation effort. The problem of detecting a submarine in all kinds of weather in the vast ocean area, localizing its position, and then pinpointing the target with enough accuracy to release a weapon is complex. The Officers, men, and women of VX-1 are making an important contribution to the Antisubmarine Warfare effort and the defense of the Nation.
The unit first formed during WWII in response to the German submarines threat. The response by the United States was the commissioning of the Air Antisubmarine Commander Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, on 1 April 1943 at Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
In order to consolidate ASW evaluation service of air and surface units, the Antisubmarine Development Detachment, comprised of both Air and Surface Divisions, was commissioned on 17 September 1943. By the end of the war, the Operational Development force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, was formed, to which ASDEVLANT reported for duty.
Since 1946, the squadron has undergone three name changes and one relocation. In October 1949, the name changed to Development Squadron One, and in February 1950 to Air Development Squadon One. On January 1, 1969, the present title of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One was adopted. The long association with NAS Key West ended on 15 September 1973 when the squadon changed homeports to its present location at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Over the years, VX-1 and its evaluation crews have received numerous awards which include the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, 3 Meritorious Unit Commendations, 6 CNO Safety Awards, 11 Silver Anchors, and 7Golden Anchor Awards for retention,as well as a variety of additional citations and commendations.
