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LT Philip M Schaffner, USNR (1956-1962 ) | |||
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 Schaffner |
Nickname: Reb Branch: USNR Commission: NAVCAD 1957 Pre-Flight: NAVCAD 26-56 Wings Year: 1957 Active Years: 1956-1962 Reserves: 1962-1964 Mil Retirement: Last Location: SC |
Assignments: VS-30 VS-821 |
Highlights: Born in New Orleans, LA, July 3, 1934; raised on Mississippi Gulf Coast; received AS Degree from Perkinston College, MS. Upon graduation from Perkinston College, joined USNR and entered Navcad Class 26-56. Received Commission and Wings in 1957. Was assigned to VS-30 at NAS Norfolk, 57-61. Served aboard the USS Tarawa, USS Leyte, USS Lake Champlain. Released from active duty in 1961. Joined the Fleet Reserves, VS-821 at NAS New Orleans, 61-64. Recalled to active duty during Cuban Missile Crisis. Upon release from active duty, pursued and received BSIM Degree from Mississippi State University. Employed as Human Resources Executive with Pan American Airways, General Electric Company, Robert Bosch GMBH and as a HR Consultant. Recipient numerous awards for Industry and Community service activities. Married Rebecca Lee of Gulfport, MS in 1961. 2 married children, 5 |
| — Reb Schaffner December 19, 2010 | |||