Ralph Shanklin:
CLASS OF 1969
Air Academy High SchoolClass of 1969
Usaf academy, CO
Ralph's Story
Okay, so I'm asked to tell my story. It is not like my life has been one moving experience after another. More like a mundane day to day life.
Right out of high school, Uncle Sam told me to enlist or be drafted. Since I could "see the world" in the Navy, that is where I went. The world I saw was through the porthole on the U.S.S.Kitty Hawk. I spent three years as a jet mechanic, attack squadron 52, and was privileged to see Viet Nam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Hawaii. Home port was Whidbey Island, Washington. From there I returned to Colorado Springs and went to work for Overh...Expand for more
ead Door Company. Later, I worked for El Paso County. My jet mechanic experience led me to Routt County, where I worked for the coal mine as a heavy equipment mechanic. After the mine shut down, I operated my own feed and ranch supply business. About 15 years ago, I was offered a position with the school district as a "chauffeur". That job was about the most stressful and fulfilling job I have had. I enjoyed being a mentor to the kids. I was forced to retire about three years ago, due to the progression of my MS. Currently, my wife(of 30 years) and I are pursuing every fish I can find.
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