Veterans Week Reflection - Tim Tron

Tim Tron - System Administrator, Computer Science

  • U.S. Air Force
  • Strategic Air Command
  • KC-135R Model Tanker Mechanic
  • 1986-1990
    • Robbins AFB, in Warner-Robbins GA

While I don't consider my 4 years of service in the USAF newsworthy, it was definitely memorable in a personal light.  My initial enlistment reasons were purely for personal gain so that I could obtain the GI Bill for a college education. However, what I learned through technical training, time-management, and life lessons did more for me than I could have ever imagined.   When my four-year commitment was up and I was finally able to attend college, the military experience made me appreciate every day that I was able to step foot on the campus at the University of Florida and attend classes. I eventually earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and went on to work in the Global Communications Industry for 23+ years.

Those who served in war-time and fought on the front lines are the true heroes in my mind, which is why I don't like to hold a spotlight. There are those who deserve that and much more. 

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