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I grew up in Fair Oaks, Ca. Graduated Del Campo High School 1971. Joined the Navy 1972 to 1976. Visited over 25 different countries. In 1973 I was aboard the USS CR Ware DD865 during which time we fought fires and rescued survivors from the Horta Barbosa and Sea Star tankers. Chased Soviet submarines off the coast of Viet Nam. Later served aboard the USS Yosemite AD 19 as a Torpedo-mans Mate Technician. Honorably discharged in 1976. I studied electronics, taught SCUBA diving and worked for IRS. In 1980 I began work in radiation safety. I traveled the US 21 years working nuclear power plants and facilities. I began work at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 2001 to complete my career and hope to retire in another 7 years. I have studied martial arts for 20 years. I currently enjoy shooting, hunting, fishing & gardening. Performed my own volunteer work in San Diego collecting day old bread and groceries distributing to those in need from 1995-1999. I was an Ambassador for the Self Help and Resource Exchange in San Diego. Served as a Union Negotiator for UPTE workers in the University of California system. We have 5 kids 6 grandchildren.
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