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Today's Featured Biography
Frederick Lange
Update to biography provided for 40th Reunion (see below)
Significant events over the past decade include the retirement of my wife (Kerry) following a 35 year civil service career, the marriage of my son at the USNA Chapel, the birth of 2 granddaughters (4 and 1), the graduation of my daughter from Georgetown (NP) and University of MD (DNP) and my retirement from American Airlines after 30 years. We are fortunate our adult children and grandchildren live in proximity and enjoy frequent visits.
In addition to domestic US travel highlights, we have traveled to Istanbul, Bodrum, Athens, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Roatan, Cabo, St Kitts, San Juan/Victoria Islands, Kodiak, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Since the 40th and 45th reunions, I have visited with classmates in Boston, NYC, DC, Seattle/Kirkland, Cape Cod, Chicago, Phoenix, New Orleans, Key west, El Segundo and Orlando. I also enjoy keeping up with the joys/sorrows and interests of my friends on FB. As the passing of more classmates over the past decade reminds us, our lives are finite and should be lived as best we can.
Since my retirement, I have stayed busy with renovation projects at our lake house. I also volunteer my handyman skills to a community organization that extends the ability of the elderly to remain independent in their homes. I have also taken up pickleball which, in addition to the exercise, has been a great social hook. Travel will continue to be in the forecast.
In the words of the great American poet, Joe Walsh – “Life’s been good to me so far”. Wishing continued health and happiness to all my friends – God bless you all and God bless the USA.
Current at 40th Reunion:
Graduated WSU 1975 - BA Business and CMU 1983 - MA Personnel Management. I joined the USAF in 1976 and graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training - Williams AFB (Chandler AZ) in 1977. Served four winters in Grand Forks ND (1977-1980) as a B-52H Bomber Copilot/Aircraft Commander, and T-38 Pilot. Selected in the first round draft to stand up the first KC-10A Tanker Squadron (1980-1984) and served as Copilot, Aircraft Commander, Instructor Pilot - Barksdale AFB (Bossier City LA). Assigned HQ USAF - Pentagon Washington DC (1984-1988). Ended my Active Duty service in 1988 and joined the Air Force Reserves assigned to Andrews AFB, MD where I held the positions of C141B Strategic Airlift Aircraft Commander, Executive Officer and Squadron Commander (1988-1998). Retired as a Colonel, USAFR from HQ USAF Pentagon DC in 2005.
I've been employed by American Airlines 1988-Present holding Airline Transport Pilot Ratings in McDonnell Douglas DC-10, S-80 and Boeing 727, 767, 737. Currently, I am a Boeing 737-800 Captain flying mainly throughout the Caribbean from Washington DC airports. My Hobbies include: home remodeling (decks, basements, kitchens, baths, home theaters) and interests include: travel, history, ancient Greek coins and reunion planning.
My wife Kerry grew up in Bellevue, WA and graduated WSU in 1976 with a degree in History. She is approaching the end of a Civil Service Career in Human Resources, with assignments to the Air Force, Navy, DoD and FAA HQ.
In 2005 my son Jeffrey graduated from the USNA with a BS in Economics (varsity pitcher). He subsequently served on the cruiser USS Vicksburg and the destroyer USS Stockdale. He is currently a Lieutenant assigned to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) - Chantilly, VA.
In 2008 my daughter Megan graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Nursing. Currently, she is attending Georgetown working toward an MS in Nursing as an Accute Care Nurse Practioner. Additionally, she is a Lieutenant USAFR, serving as a MEDEVAC Flight Nurse assigned to Charleston AFB, SC.
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