John Gieringer:  

Life Born June 11, 1954, Poplar Bluff, MO. 1970-moved to Pine Bluff. 1972-graduated PBHS. Studied Architecture at UAF-1yr. Worked for Varco Pruden in PB as a draftsman 2yrs, moved to HQ in Memphis, TN as design technician. 1976-enlisted in USAF as Russian linguist, studied at Presidio of Monterey, CA, & Goodfellow AFB, TX. 1977-began flying career in RC-135's at Offutt AFB, NE. 1978-moved to Eielson AFB, AK, became analyst/reporter. 1983-took intermediate Russian at Preesidio of Monterey, CA. 1984-moved to Kadena Air Base, Japan as analyst/reporter, conducted weekly intel briefings to Kadena senior officers, managed Disaster Preparedness program. 1988-completed Master Course in Microcomputers and Microprocessors, National Radio Institute, Washington, D. C. 1989-returned to Eielson AFB, AK, became instructor/evaluator Airborne Mission Supervisor on Cobra Ball RC-135 aircraft. Was flight commander in operations & headed Computer Resourc...Expand for more