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Hello - And introduction.
My name is Michelle. I've been lurking in here for several months and thought I should put up a formal introduction post.
I am a civilian. My father served under Patton in WWII (stormed Normandy in fact). After he left the military he went into civilian work in the Space Systems and Defense field and did a lot of subcontract for NASA, etc. He was, in fact, one of the principle engineers on the LEM, of Apollo 13 fame, as well as many other projects he could not talk much about. I guess you could say he went from defending his country in one capacity, to defending it in another. He had his children later in life, and unfortunately is no longer around. But his deeds and his memory linger.
My brother was in the Marine Corps during the Desert Storm era as well.
I have several friends that are former SF, and was invited to this forum by one of your members.
I work in technology Monday through Friday to put kibble in the dogs bowls, but do satellite work as a training consultant for a knife company/instructor on the side much more for love than money. I have a passion for teaching people to be self-sufficent and self-reliant, especially women, in the areas of self defense. I do not subscribe to the idea that someone else is responsible for my safety and well being on a personal level, and I don't think anyone should be lulled into that false sense of stupidi... er... I mean, security. So I try to do my little part.
Thank you to all of you for what you have done, continue to do, and will do in the future for our country and it's people. A silent and thankless job in so many ways and yet you still do what you do. You are the best of the best. Thank you for letting me post.
Michelle (m1 to my pals)
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