Thomas Bellinger:  

Hello Class of '71! A brief update: After JD I entered the US Navy, first as enlisted (Cryptologic Technician), later as an officer (Intelligence Officer)...a "mustang." My Navy career spanned 20 years active and reserve service in several countries across the Far East and Central America. I also served in Desert Storm. During my Navy career I attended the SUNY College of Forestry earning a bachelors and later a masters. I completed a doctorate several years later. My civilian career was as a hydrologist, working for the Department of Interior. In this capacity I conducted planning and research studies involving all aspects of water (rivers, lakes, wetlands, glaciers) addressing everything from environmental/legal issues to climate change in the Western US. I also served as a Federal Negotiator on behalf of Native American tribes seeking to rectify their water rights. I retired as Principal Hydrologist of my agency in March 2008. In retirement (or more like: "semi" retirement), I am enjoying new and different pursuits. I was a visiting professor at a local university and am now part time - teaching in the earth, environmental, and atmospheric sciences arenas. I also am past president and now serving a...Expand for more