Vencent Tripp:  

Greeting to all my family and friends of the 70's and 80's of our generation. I have been blessed with a wonderful life partner, the former Cheryl Tucker from Chicago Ill. We came together eleven years ago, her two boys and my little girl; now, 21, 18, and 15. We kidnapped a 16 year old from Chicago, IL, David Pipes and he is a Pre-Med student at the Uni of Tenn State. We have only one in the nest now Katrina, a 15 year old 9th grader. Zach, 21 is trying to find himself; JJ, my 18 year old, is a soccer sensation at Dakota Wesleyan, South Dakota (Birth Control). He is a mass communications major and then there is Katrina, Daddy's little girl. I survive a 12 girl sleep over for her 15th birthday in Jan 08 (Looks like we got the Father of the Year award wrapped up). I have been in the military for almost 23 years (May 17, 2008). I have been blessed to reach the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; however, I never expected this to be a career. I was blessed with the abilities and talents to stimulate 18-37 year old men and women (which kept me young) to follow my steps. It was not my will, but the Fathers will and I am grateful. I have witnessed so many young men and women come to Christ especially in Iraq, Korea, and Saudi Arabia (sending over 100 missionary's out every year, a forbidden task in that country; once again, God gets a vote). I have ran with the United States Armed Forces Best and time will tell when my race is finish. Command and General Staff College, Joint Staff, Corps, Divisions, Brigades, Battalions, Company Commander and Platoon leader. The only thing that I truly know is that the Lord is not through with me yet. As an Ranger, Master para-trooper, Air Assault and Rescue Diver, it is possible that I could be anywhere anytime; however, I am bringing those missions to a slow halt (You can see why my thoughts were put on hold). I am ...Expand for more