John Beck:
CLASS OF 1966
Columbia High SchoolClass of 1966
Columbia station, OH
John's Story
John is from Cleveland, Ohio. He is married to Eugenia (Janie) Beck from Georgetown, Texas. Current residence is Woodbridge, VA which is a They have 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. His education includes Verda Brobst primary, Newton D Baker Jr High, John Marshall High School and graduated from Columbia High School. He later attended Bellevue University (BS Management Information Systems), University of North Dakota (Aviation Administration), Defense Acquisition University (Advanced Program Mgmt, & Test and Evaluation Mgmt). He works(ed) at Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Army.
John's favorite athletes include former son-in-law NASCAR driver David Starr.
Music: Sarah Brightman, Seals and Crofts, Bee Gees, ABBA, Raul Garcia Zarate, Martina McBride, Alabama, Stevie Nicks, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jerry Reed, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Three Dog Night, Bachman-turner Overdrive, Doobie Brothers, Boston, Heart, the Who, Queen and many more.
One of John's favorite quotes: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." - Albert Einstein".
John holds an FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane-land, Multi-engine, and Instruments ratings. He has logged over 3,000 hours as pilot-in-command in numerous civilian and military aircraft from Cessna 150 to Boeing 737. He enjoys travel, camping, golf, most outdoor sports, dining, and computer gaming.
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mplishments:
Deputy Director, Operational Evaluation Branch, DHS Customs and Border Protection
Senior Defense Systems Consultant
Project/Program Manager
US Dept of the Army (Retired)
Vietnam Veteran,
US Air Force Regular,
US Air Force Reserves,
Husband
Father,
Grandfather,
Greatgrandfather
Awards and decorations:
Civilian:
Department of Homeland Security
2014 DHS Secretaryâs Award for Excellence
2014 16-hour Time off award
2013 20-hour Time off award
2012 $3000.00 Individual cash award
2012 16-hour Time off award
2011 $1000.00 Individual cash award
2011 8-hour Time off award
Department of the Army
1 Meritorious Civilian Service Award - (Equivalent to Legion of Merit);
2 Superior Civilian Service Awards - (Equivalent to Meritorious Service Medal);
2 Achievement Medals for Civilian Service - (Equivalent Army Achievement Medal);
10 Department of the Army Official Commendations;
1 Department of the Army Certificate of Achievement;
3 General Officer Commendation letters.
Military:
Meritorious Service Medal - 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters;
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award - 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters;
Air Force Good Conduct Medal;
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal - 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster;
National Defense Service Medal - 1 Bronze Star;
Air Force Overseas Short Tour;
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon - 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters;
Armed Forces Reserve Medal - 1 Bronze Hourglass;
Small Arms Expert Marksman - 1 Bronze Star;
Air Force Training Ribbon;
Army Superior Unit Award.
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