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John Thomas Rickert
John Thomas Rickert, Ph.D.,Lt.Col.USAFRet.
A third generation native of Houston, Texas – his maternal grandfather was mayor there during the 1890’s – he views himself in his eigh...view moreJohn Thomas Rickert, Ph.D.,Lt.Col.USAFRet.
A third generation native of Houston, Texas – his maternal grandfather was mayor there during the 1890’s – he views himself in his eightieth year as soldier teacher, and farmer.
As a soldier he was an Air Force pilot in three wars: WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, flying combat in the last two. His awards include, the DFC, bronze star, and 14 air medals.
As a teacher he spent three years teaching Air Science at Princeton University; four years instructing limited war and counterinsurgency at the Air University; and eight years lecturing in American history and American government at Frederick Maryland’s Community College.
As a farmer he raised registered Polled Herfords on his farm in Maryland.
After a lifetime love of short stories, he decided to try his hand at writing them with a view to adding author to soldier, teacher, and farmer.view less