Robert Hughes:  

Joined the Navy in the summer of '59. Trained as a computer programmer. Stationed in San Diego 5 years, Hawaii 7 years, Florida 5 years and did 2 years on an aircraft carrier out of Long Beach. Toured Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, Japan, etc. Retired as Master Chief. Attended Univ. Of West Florida. Earned BS Computer Science. Worked for Shell Oil as a Senior Business Analyst. Had a wonderful mentor, Larry Grayson, who guided my career. I retired in 2002. Currently volunteer at Mission 494 distributing food to the needy and also at 2nd Baptist church doing dishes and mopping floors. God has blessed me with good health and wonderful friends. I became a 'born again' Christian in 2004. It happened at an important time in my life... and changed me forever. I go to the gym 4 days a week and have work-out buddies that help me stay fit... and laugh a lot! Usually at myself. Have several interests/hobbies. Have collected over 30...Expand for more