Larry L. Coppock:  

Life USAF 1959-1980, Daniel Webster College, 1984, BS in Computer Systems, Retired from Boeing after 18 years on the International Space Station program in California, Florida, and Houston, Texas. Married, 3 grown Children, 6 growing Grandchildren. Retired to Selma, TX July 2007. Selma is just off I-35 on the North side of San Antonio on what is known as the Austin Highway. Traveled a bit with our motor home, favorite location was Colorado Springs (Sep 2014-May 2015). Spent 3-months (Apr-Jun 2016) in Madrid, Spain living like a native and next taking another cruise. This time a round trip LA-Hawaiian Islands-LA cruise for 2-weeks in Feb 2017. Cruise was excellent. School Covina High School, as a Freshman, then on to Fresno High... Those years were a blur though many memories remain. I certainly wouldn't repeat some of the mistakes I made nor would I change some others. All in all my limited participation in sports and the math and sciences provided most inspiration. Didn't have any real crushes.. Think I overdid that aspect a bit. Should have toned that down a bit (Nah! Too much fun). Most long term life benefit came from an elderly typing teacher who forced me to learn to type and whom I'll always be greatful. Too many memories spoil the pie though I suppose the best was walking away at graduation and not looking back. College Attended Daniel Webster College (formerly New England Aeronautical Institute) where I obtained a BS in Computer Systems going full time nights while maintaining full time employment. New Hampshire was cold. Not even the heaters could warm up those desks in the winter! This college was small but offered a quiet environment with industry wise experienced professors. Workplace After the military I realized there was a real need for a BS degree and returned to school while working as an engineer assistant for the Mitre Corporation in Bedford, MA. After earning the BS, I was ...Expand for more