Frank Fantino:  

Hi, to whoever you are that wanted to read about what I've done in my life since High School! Not many of you knew me in high school because I was always doing something outside of the school for fun and activities. I was surfing, camping, hiking in the mountains, fishing, and learning to fly fixed wing single engine aircraft. I got my Student Pilot's license at fifteen 1/2, and was flying solo out of Compton Airport before I could drive a car without a licensed driver with me! I was taking flying lessons or bumming flights with pilots from age 14 on, until I soled at age fifteen 1/2. I had only a few close friends in high school, (you know who you are) but many friends all over So.Cal. because I was either gone surfing or participating in the United States Air Force-CAP activities. I guess that's where I got hooked on wearing a uniform, taking and giving orders, respect for serving our country, people, and working my way up through the ranks. I was a Squadron Commander, Wing Inspector and attained the rank of Lt. Colonel. (I don't know how much space I have for my story so I'll summarize the rest of my life!) I got married to a Dental Surgical Nurse, had a son and daughter, lived in Inglewood,Ca., Huntington Beach, Ca., Oklaho...Expand for more