Albert Monroe was born and raised in Oakland, California. He joined the Air Force in 1963, during the Viet Nam war. As a C-5 aircraft crewmember, he accrued ten thousand flight hou...mehr sehenAlbert Monroe was born and raised in Oakland, California. He joined the Air Force in 1963, during the Viet Nam war. As a C-5 aircraft crewmember, he accrued ten thousand flight hours over a long 22-year career.
For his endeavors, Al was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, and the Air Medal. While stationed in Europe, he was presented a Letter of Commendation, by the European Commander, for load planning in a joint NATO exercise in Iran.
Al graduated college with his Undergraduate, and master’s degree. He also graduated both the USAF Leadership School and Senior NCO Academy
During his illustrious career, his military travels took him all over the globe supporting our NATO allies. He participated in real life harrowing experiences including the Viet Nam Babylift evacuation at the end of the war. Also, participated in the Iranian and the African Congo evacuations,
Retiring, from the Air Force, in 1984, he worked ten years for Lockheed-Martin, teaching Satellite Operations, and NASA Space Shuttle classes.
Moving to Nevada in 2001, Al was a University Professor, and taught for twelve years. After medical issues in 2018, he permanently retired, and took up writing full time. He currently reside in Las Vegas with his wife.weniger sehen