Michael Burke:
CLASS OF 1970
James Island High SchoolClass of 1970
Charleston, SC
Michael's Story
Graduated JI in 1970. Worked Navy Yard 70-94 in A/C and R. 1994, transferred to Patrick Air Force Base working A/C and R. Joined Navy in 70, did my 6 years reserve time, 2 of which were during Vietnam, and got out in 76. Kinda missed the military, so I joined the AF reserves in 77. Stationed in Chasn the whole time. Was called to active duty during desert storm/desert shield, saw Bosnia and then Iraqi freedom. Retired in 2003. Just waiting on the magic age of 60 to draw my pension. I'm a military veteran 2 times over! The whole time I was also working for uncle sam as a civilian. In 99, I resigned from civil service and moved to Charlotte. Joined TSA in 2003 and took my federal go...Expand for more
v't retirement and am now working as a vendor doing warranty work through Lowes home improvement. Just working a couple more years and will hope to enjoy full retirement soon.
I was fortunate enough to see Bahrain get their independence from Great Britain in 71. Saw India bomb Karachi Pakistan in 71 as well! We had to escort embassy employees and families to Bahrain via our ship. The hotel we stayed in at the Karachi port was bombed and completely leveled when we went back.
I truly believe that all young men should join the military, only because of the discipline that the military teaches you. I believe that would aleviate a lot of problems we now have with disgruntled kids.
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