Ruben Flores:
CLASS OF 1968
Hoboken High SchoolClass of 1968
Hoboken, NJ
Plainfield High SchoolClass of 1968
Plainfield, NJ
Ruben's Story
Life
I enlisted in the Air Force in 68 (actually drafted by the Army) and made the military a career. Retired in 91, after 23 years of service. Married the former Elizabeth Santana of New York City on 9/11/71. Two children, Danielle and Gabriel. Danielle is residing in Wash. DC. She moved there after graduating from the Univ of Florida to attend graduate school. Gabriel is a Junior at the Univ. of South Florida in Tampa, majoring in Sports Medicine. I have been stationed in Thailand and Vietnam (69-70), Illinois (70 and 83), Miami Fl.(80-83), England (87-90) and Tampa (90-91). Never thought I would travel as much as we have. We have enjoyed the different cultures, food and music from around the world. I am employed in the medical profession working in an Endoscopy Lab. I work with gastroenterologists doing colonoscopies and other medical exams. I am semi retired as I only work 3 day a week, and it's great! I enjoy cooking foods from around the world, such as French, Spanish, Italian and o...Expand for more
ther cuisines from around the world. I play golf and I enjoy music of all types. I am active in my church. My wife and I will be traveling to Europe at least 1 or 2 months a year, during the summer months when she is off from her teacher's job.
Military
I enlisted in the US Air Force in August 1968. My first assingment was to Thailand and Viet nam in 1969. Returned to states in 70 and was stationed in Illinois. On 9/11/71 I married Elizabeth Santana and we were assigned to Spain in 72. Spent 4 years in Spain, just outside of Madrid. We returned to the states in 76 and were stationed in New Hampshire until 80. My daughter was born there in Oct. 78. Next assignment was to Homestead Fl outside of Miami, from 80 to 83. We moved to Illinois once again and we were there from 83 to 87. My son was born there in 85. Next, we were assigned to England from 87 to 90. Our last assigment was to MacDill AFB outside of Tampa. We arrived in 90 and after 23 years of service, we retired in 91.
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