Bob Chapman W Mary Ann

Clyde Cocke W Jan

Carlos Mena W Cecilia

Rex Michel W Joy

Moon Mullins W Margie

Update on Bob Chapman..Bob resigned his First Lieutenant's commission in 1955. He joined the Westinghouse Corporation's Air Arm Division and became a Project Engineer on the Bomarc ground to air missile system working at Baltimore and Cape Canaveral. In 1958 joined The Martin Company in Baltimore. He worked on the Titan I and II Strategic Missile Systems. Then in 1962 he and his family moved to Denver, CO where he was a member of the Titan III space launch vehicle team. Among his assignments was Chief of Specifications, Chief of Configuration Management and Manager of Central Contracts.. In 1973 Bob joined the US Postal Service in Denver, CO as District Procurement Officer for the Denver area. Then in 1975 he was promoted to Manager of Procurement and Supply for the Postal Service's Western Region. His family joined him in the move to California. Bob reports he has been working for the US Postal Service as general manager of its Real Estate Division in the 11 western states, plus the Trust Territories. It includes over 5400 facilities, of which the largest 600 are owned and the remainder leased. Says the work is fascinating and includes much negotiating, contracting and travel. Mary Ann teaches elementary school and is an avid traveler. Both enjoy cross country skiing, the symphonies, and staying in touch with their 6 children and soon to be 12 grandchildren. He received a Postal Career Executive Service Special Achievement Award in 1988. In 1992 he and Mary Ann both retired and moved to Parker, CO. Their retirement activities included helping to build a church. Bob was elected to the Board of Directors of the Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District and has served as Chairman since 1996. Mary Ann is involved in numerous volunteer activities which included building the first non-profit assisted living center in Parker for senior citizens.

We hear from Bob thusly, "October 31st will be my 84th! Praise be to the Lord! Still serving as the chairman of our water and sanitation district. We live at 6200' in a high altitude desert and all the district’s deep pumps will eventually run dry so we are developing new sources that hopefully will be renewable and affordable. Fascinating working on a team trying to achieve a meaningful legacy. In February Mary Ann and I took a cruise from Buenos Aires around Cape Horn to Valpariso. Nice change and since it is hard for me to walk due to arthritis I could stay aboard an enjoy the sea air and the ship’s cuisine. Regards to all." Bob Chapman

Update on Clyde ..Clyde resigned his commission as a First Lieutenant in 1956. In 1966, Clyde earned an MBA degree from the University of Bridgeport and in 1972 accepted a position as Sales Manager with the Avco Corporation. In 1977, he became Vice President of Sales with the AIRBUS Industries. In 1979 Clyde became Market Representative with the General Electric Company a position he held until 1986. The November 1997 Assembly reported; the "Bonnie and Clyde Wedding. December 5, 1997 at the Cadet Chapel at West Point. Receptions were after the A/N game at the Meadowlands Hilton Hotel, Secaucus, NJ on 12/6/97 and at 1600 hours at Roanoke Country Club, Roanoke, VA on 9 December 1997." Clyde and his wife Jan (aka “Bonnie”) reside in Roanoke, VA where they golf extensively and travel often. Trips to date include Spain, Portugal, Malta, Majorca, Canary Islands, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Turkey and a 58 day cruise around South America with 28 port visits.

Update on Carlos ..Carlos received a Certificate of Completion on graduation day and is not an official graduate, albeit our most active Associate Classmate. In 1961 Carlos became associated as a Senior Engineer with Bechtel Associates a position he held until 1973. In 1973 Carlos was appointed a Power Engineer with the World Bank and served as such until 1974 when he was appointed Project Officer with the Bank. Then in 1979 Carlos was appointed a Senior Power Engineer at the Bank from where he retired in 1987. Since retirement from the Bank Carlos has established his own Company and serves as President of Mena Enterprises, Inc. Carlos and his wife Cecilia make their home in Bethesda, Maryland. The May 1995 Assembly reports; "Carlos Mena had quadruple bypass surgery in October and is doing well."

Update on Rex ... In 1956 Doug resigned his First Lieutenant's commission and pursued another career. In 1959 Doug earned a Bible Degree from Texas Christian University. In 1967 Doug was appointed Active Duty Post Chaplin at Fort Sill, Oklahoma where he served as such until 1968. Then from 1968 to 1969 Doug served as Chaplin at Headquarters, 70th Corps of Engineers Battalion, Republic of Vietnam. Then from 1969 to 1971 he served as Chaplin at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Doug's last assignment with the Army was as Chaplin with the 4/20th Infantry in the Canal Zone. Doug and his wife Joy make their home in Marble Falls, Texas. The May 1995 Assembly notes; "Doug and Joy Michel's son Doug, Jr, is a pharmacist and runs Michel's Drug Store which opened in Marble Falls, TX in 1881. Ed Markham visited Marble Falls in July and was surprised to learn there was a connection between the Drug Store and Doug."

Update on Moon ..Frank's last military assignment was to New Weapons Evaluation and Development at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico where he served until he retired in 1973 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Frank makes his home in El Paso, Texas.

Don Peifer W June

Fred Reichard W Rita

Joe Rogers W Jean

J. Shillingburg W Nancy

Bob Vincent W Bettie

Bob Vincent W Bettie-2010

Tom Williams W Jane

Update on Don ..Don's last military assignment was to Headquarters, Military District of Washington, DC where he served from 1970 to 1971 and he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Don and his wife June make their home in Tucson, Arizona.

Update on Fred ..Freddie resigned his commission as a Captain in 1967, however he returned to active duty at Eglin AFB with the Air Force Systems Command as a Reserve Officer and served until 1971 when he retired as a Captain. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for conspicuously meritorious performance of duty in a non-combat situation. Freddie had earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech in 1967 and in 1971 was appointed an Assistant Professor at the University of Puerto Rico. In 1976 Freddie became Department Head a position he held until he retire in 1992. Freddie makes his home in Santurce, Puerto Rico.

Update on Joe ..Since retirement Joe has served as Assistant Vice President and General Manager of the North East Filed Office of the USAA and served as such until 1990, although Joe took time to return to school and earn an MBA degree from Marymount University in 1988. Joe and his wife Jean make their home in Woodstock, Virginia. The May 1995 Assembly noted, "Joe Roger's son Bill married Mary Lawson in what must be a Class first because the ceremony was performed by Anne Pendleton, who is a Justice of the Peace."

Update on John ... Shilly's last military assignment was as Deputy Director, Development and Engineering at Headquarters, Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command, Alexandria, Virginia and served until 1980 when he retired as a Colonel. During his career Shilly was decorated with four Legions of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. Since retirement Shilly was been associated with the Institute for Defense Analysis. Shilly and his wife Nancy make their home in Alexandria, Virginia.

Update on BoB Vincent ..Bob's final assignment was to Ft Benning in the Facilities Management Office where he served until he retired in 1975 as a Lieutenant Colonel. After retirement Bob worked for the County Engineering Dept of Hillsborough County in Tampa, FL. After 22 years Bob & Bettie moved to Kingsport, TN to be near the youngest son Bruce (family Practice Dr). Bettie said that Florida was not the Florida of her youth.

Update on Tom ... In 1955 Willie resigned his Regular Air Force commission as a First Lieutenant and was commissioned in the United States Air Force Reserve. From 1955 to 1988 Willie was employed as a Reliability Engineer with the Fisher Body Division of General Motors. When he retired from General Motors he also retired from the United States Air Force Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. Willie and his wife Jane make their home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The September 1991 Assembly notes; "We are glad to hear from Tom Williams that daughter Nan, an Army nurse, has returned safely from Desert Storm. Tom and Jane are spending the summer at their beach home in Sandbridge, VA."