#LT David G Dodgin, USNR (1954-1958 )
Dodgin	Nickname: Dave Branch: USNR Commission: Navcad 1955 Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54 Wings Year: 1956 Active Years: 1954-1958 Reserves:  Mil Retirement:  Last Location: WA	Assignments:	Highlights:
— Dave Dodgin May 14, 2007

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LT David G Dodgin USNR 1954-1958

In pre-flight at Pensacola (Navcad Class 28-54) my roommate was Denton DeLong. We hung out so much together that we got the nickname 'shadows' since you never saw one without the other. We each served as platoon commander at one time.

After flight training I was assigned to HATU in Sanford, Florida, where I met and married my wife. I left the Navy after my first tour and went to San Diego, California, to finish my Bachelors in economics and then to Berkeley to do my Masters. I was an executive with several California banks during the next thirty years.

I have two sons but my marriage ended after 13 years. After retirement I pursued my love of travel. I lived in Hawaii for six years and traveled through Asia and the South Pacific. I lived in Paris for a year and three years in Germany and traveled throughout Europe.

I now live in Oregon, near my two sons and their families. The summers here are wonderful and I usually go to Hawaii or some warmer climate in the winter. I enjoy excellent health at 73.

— Dave Dodgin, May 15, 2007