Ron Magwood:  

Life LCDR Ron C. Magwood was born in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation from San Gorgonio High School in 1980, he enlisted in the Navy at RTC San Diego and attended the S-3A Viking VS-41 CRAIG in 1980. Serving as and Aircrewman onboard the S-3A Viking, AWAN Magwood reported to VS-28 Gamblers of Carrier Airwing Six and served onboard the USS Indepedence for 2 tours (Lebanon, Grenada, North Atlantic). In 1984 AW2 Magwood reported to VS-41 as a flight instructor. He graduated in 1987 from the Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and Management. In 1988 AW1 Magwood was ordered to report to Pacific Forward Area Support Team as an Acoustic Intelligence Analyst. In August of 1989 AWC Magwood was accepted to Aviation Officer Candidate School where he graduated and received orders as a Commissioned Officer United States Navy. He commenced flight training in August 1990 and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in August 1992. He reported to his initial squadron tour in September 1993 with Patrol Squadron FORTY NINE at NAS Jacksonville Florida where he served as Command Services Officer. VP-49 decommissioned later that year and he transferred to Patrol Squadron FIVE and served as Plans Officer, Assistant Tactics Officer, Mining Officer, and NFO NATOPS. He was designated a Patrol Plane Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander and Instructor TACCO during this tour and participated in deployments to Keflavik, Iceland, Sigonella, IT, Roosevelt Roads and Howard AFB, Panama. LCDR Magwood reported to Commander, Patrol ...Expand for more