Tracy Ritchey:
CLASS OF 1980
Mcleansboro High SchoolClass of 1980
Mcleansboro, IL
Southern Illinois UniversityClass of 1994
Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois UniversityClass of 1992
Carbondale, IL
Eastern Illinois UniversityClass of 1984
Charleston, IL
Rend Lake CollegeClass of 1982
Ina, IL
Tracy's Story
I like FB too.
Retired--Reasoned By Ritchey
Former Occupation: 25 years--Combat Support Analyst, Department of Defense, Civilian St. Louis Mo. Six Years flying UH1's for the Army.
Daughter Policeman East STL area, Computer/Cell Phone Fixer/Operator, Softball Pitcher, Motorcycle Rider, Jeep Driver, Top Cop Award, Go Cart Driver, and GSG-5/AR15/HK-53LS Shooter, and All Around Great Kid. So Very Proud of her.
Former Philosophy for Everyday Life.
Someone gave me a 2ND chance at life, what am I going to do with it?
Did I do what I really wanted or did I "give in"?
What did I learn from that experience/person? What did they learn from me?
Yes, my heart breaks too. Sometimes it just takes a little longer to mend.
Going to work is only 30% of my time, What did I do with the rest?
What is the sum of my live?
Exercise? It's OK that I swim 1200 meters in 30 mins 3-4 times a week What really matters; How I swim the 1200 meters in 30 mins 3-4 times a week
Rules to live by.
45 is the NEW 35!
Be nice to everyone until it's time not too be nice!
Never let bad/mean people into your life. They're not worth the pain they cause.
Retire? What's that? Oh that's me now.
Time to Kick It Into "Chinese OVERDRIVE" and "Go ...Expand for more
For It"
Twist a little harder and life comes at you a little faster!
Shooting? Riding? Shopping? There is always time for all three!
1980-1982 Associates of Arts: Criminal Justice, Rend Lake Jr. College, 1982-1984 Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, Eastern Illinois University, Sigma Pi Fraternity, 1985 U. S. Army Rotary Wing Flight School, Ft. Rucker, AL, 1987 Commercial Instrument Rating and Fix Wing License. 1987 55th VIP Unit, Seoul Korea, UH-1H Driver for Deputy Commander in Chief. (Thunder-run and Down Range Qualified), AH-1, OH-58 time. 1988-91 B Company 3/25 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3/17 Air Cav Unit, Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, NY (Bat Hanging Qualified) 1991-92.
Military time--I had a Blast!!! Bachelor of Science: Aviation Management, Carbondale Illinois. 1996 Master of Public Administration: (Aviation Administration) Carbondale Illinois. 1995 Fixed Wing Pilot: Illinois Department of Transportation, Springfield, Illinois. September 1995 to present. DOD Civilian St. Louis, Missouri. Loaned to USTRANSCOM/Air Mobility Command Scott AFB, (2004-2008). AMC was my best work experience ever--Thanks to all!
Extra Credit; Research work for Carbondale's Women Center and Bikers Against Child Abuse.
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