Robert Fogarty:  

Life US ARMY, 30 YEARS. Retired June 2005 due to health problems & injuries. Been around the world and accomplished a lot. Expert/Combat Infantryman, Master Parachutist,Pathfinder Rappelmaster/Air Assault Qualified, Helicopter Door Gunner,Parachute Rigger,Gold Badge Recruiter,Expert Marksman,Expert Driver,Scout Swimmer. During my military career I earned 13 skill badges,25 medals/ribbons,16 Certificates of Commendation/Appreciation,23 Letters of Commendation/Appreciation,4 Commander's Club awards from the Disabled American Veterans Association. I loved being a Pathfinder, a very small and elite unit and performed alot of JTF, JCET, MTT and other missions.Attended college at UTA, Vincennes, University of Alaska, University of Phoenix, Ashwood University and Almeda University. Have a bachelor degree in Human Resource Management and another in Leadership & Training. Spent 15 years jumping out of planes till two helicopter crashes slowed me down; also seen my share of some very dangerous missions. While in Alaska served as a volunteer Para-Rescueman for the Alaska Civil Air Patrol and did 15 missions for them. Was married to Gloria Luna(Class of 75) and her eldest son(my step-son) also joined the Army and became a paratrooper! Been divorced over a decade. Final duty was in recruiting. Now retired and living in the countryside of West Virginia. Living the "country gent" life. Still mourn the loss of Helen Kay Spears ...Expand for more