I enlisted in the United States Air Force on 15 June 1993 out of Orfordville, Wisconsin. After completing Basic Training at Lackland AFB, TX, I served as an Airborne Radar Technician on the E-3B/C AWACS. In 1995, I attended the Air Force Academy Preparatory School (C-Squad) before starting my Academy career as a member of Cadet Squadron 02 (Delta Tau Deuce). I graduated in 2000 from Cadet Squadron 22 (High Flying Raptors). I then went through UPT at Laughlin AFB, TX in October of 2000 where I graduated #1 in his class and selected Helicopters for my next track of training. After graduating pilot training at Ft. Rucker, AL in December of 2001, I trained in the HH-60G Pavehawk, with a follow-on assignment to Nellis AFB, NV.I then served in the 66th Rescue Squadron from October 2002 until May 2005, with two tours in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.In June of 2005, I moved to the Air Force Reserves and served at the USAFA Prep School running Basic Training, teaching and Course Directing a life skills and character development class called “Pre-flight” where I was selected as top Pre-flight Instructor.In November 2006 I attended Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB, AL and graduated #1 in a class of over 500 Company Grade Officers (CGOs), receiving the Commander’s Leadership Award. Additionally, in 2006, I was awarded USAFA’s CGO Reservist of the Year and Colorado’s CGO Reservist of the Year.In 2007 I was hired by Lockheed Martin to lead the Theater Battle Management Control Systems Training section.In May of 2008 I married the love of my life, a civilian USAFA Prep School instructor Misa Terahira.I was honorably discharged from the Air Force in July of 2008.In 2009 I left Lockheed Martin to pursue business opportunities in the private sector and I currently serve as President/Owner of TL Lighting.