Sir Dave had a multitude of jobs before he entered the service.  He was a paper carrier, he worked at a meat market, as a gas station attendant, also at a bus station and he picked fruit in a grove.

Sir Dave went to basic training at Lackland AFB and then his travels were many.  Among those were Chanute AFB, Vandenberg AFB and finally Peterson AFB.  His job was Minuteman Missile Maintenance.  He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after 27 years.

Sir Dave became a member of the NCOA in 2000.  He was signed up by Doc Adams.  Sir Dave has participated in many NCOA sponsored activities.  In California, he participated in the Southern California Special Olympics, Flower Festival, Guardian Challenge, Operation Kids Christmas, and North County Rape Crisis BBQ.  Here with the Air Academy Chapter, he's participated in the Festival of Lights Parade, SpringSpree, Football and finally World Arena events.

Sir Dave has served on the Board many times.  He has also served as the committee chair on different committees. He has been Legislative Chairman and Firewood Fundraising Chairman just to name a few.

I asked Sir Dave if he had any hobbies.  His most immediate reply was hunting.  Sir Dave has been married for 14 years.  They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

Thank you Sir Dave for all the fabulous things you do!

Jaimee B., Historian