Rick Hedden:  

Born in California. Got to Scottsdale in 59'. Just in time for 1st grade. I made it to Coronado in 67'. Attended ASU for a good part of the 70's (got a BA in Art Education and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree). Never a teacher. I worked for Uncle Sam in several capacities. I served in the active Navy, Navy reserve, Army reserve/AZNG, active Army and finally the Post Office. I retired 30 Nov 2018......... If you're really bored and want the long story - I went to ASU right after high school and after two & a half years I decided the GI bill would be a better way to pay for school. I Joined the Navy in early 74'. Spent my time in an aviation squadron, got to see a few aircraft carriers and work the flight deck. My enlistment was 2 years 4 months on active duty and 3 years 8 months in the acitve reserves. I went back to ASU and began serving in the Navy reserve. I Changed my major for the umteenth time (another long story) and ended up in the College of Art (Photography). Met a girl while taking a PE class (Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, WSI). She became my girl friend. The Army ROTC sent me a Dear Veteran letter inviting me to join them and to continue my reserve requirement as an Army Officer. As a veteran I only needed 2 years of ROTC for a commission. ROTC paid better than the Navy reserve did so I moved on. My girl friend was talked into (another story) ROTC, too. She was not a vet so she did a 6 week summer training at Ft Knox so she only had to do 2 years of ROTC. After 2 years I was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant. I still had 1 m...Expand for more