Native Chicagoan currently trapped in Darkest Colorado; BS in Art; Army (active, reserve, and guard) veteran w/specialties in infantry, armor/cavalry, civil affairs and psychological operations; Air Force civil servant at USAFA; accomplished modeler (built my first at age 5); active in science fiction, anime and gaming fandom for over 30 years; occasional musician (brass, voice); rabid film buff; member Kappa Kappa Psi; Search and Rescue specialist since 1994; member of both the Civil Air Patrol and the USCG Auxiliary…more to come as the spirit moves me.