Tom Claflin:  

Life After graduating from Springfield HS, I attended the University of Akron to include Air Force ROTC. I enjoyed ROTC so much that I enlisted in the Air Force for 4 years. I was due to separate from the Air Force in 1971 but due to the economy, I decided to make the Air Force a career. I spent 20 years in the Air Force and retired on November 1, 1987 with an Associates Degree in Personnel Management. I worked with Thom Smith in his priviate business for 13 months before I secured a job at the VA Medical Center in Human Resources. I returned to the University of Akron to finish my 4 year degree. I graduated in 1993 with a BS in Science in Technical Education and a concentration in Human Resources. I spent 15 years in Human Resources and my last job was Chief of Recruitment. Then, I was able to finally enter into the Education world where my degree was and that is where I am currently. I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with our employees at the VA Medical Center. I am married for almost 37 years and have two sons. I currently moved to Streestboro, Ohio. I enjoy the family, landscaping, boating and biking. Military I entered the Air Force on October 23, 1967 and retired on November 1, 1987. I went to basic training in Amarilo, TX then went to Korea for 13 months from...Expand for more