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Michael Lancto
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Age 0-17 ~
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Military Years 1 ~
Military Years 2 ~
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| After leaving Tech School at Sheppard AFB, I received orders for the
#1 base selection I had made, which was Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs,
CO. I was thrilled as some of my classmates were going to Iceland,
Greenland, Alaska, and North Dakota. I spent the next 3 years
working with some wonderful servicemen and women at the Accounting and
Finance Office at Peterson AFB. It was there that I first began
public speaking, when I was assigned to "in-process" all new servicemen
from Lt Col to Airmen and calculate their travel pay. |
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Peterson AFB, Colorado
Springs, CO |
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Peterson AFB Main Gate |
HQ Bldg Michael worked in, 2nd floor, no windows |
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Peterson AFB was HQ ADCOM |
Michael's 3 immediate supervisors at their desks |
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Pikes Peak (background) Garden of the Gods (foreground) |
Michael at the Garden of the Gods - Co Spgs, Co |
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| After 3 years at Peterson AFB, I (Michael) was bored. Wanting
to see more of the world I volunteered for overseas duty and Germany was
my #1 selection. Yes I was quickly given orders to move to
Ramstein AB, Germany for 2 more years of active duty. My time in
Germany was remarkable and memorable. Meeting many new friends,
and finding a great church with a wonderful pastor that helped shape
much of my Christian life for years to come. |
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RAMSTEIN AB -
Kaiserslautern, Germany |
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The Main Gate Entrance to Ramstein AB |
Flugtag (German for "Air Day") |
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My Desk at Ramstein AB |
Coworkers at Gasthaus (German Restaurant) |
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Welcome from the Heart |
St Goar Castle on the Rhine River, Germany |
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German Bank |
Trier, Germany |
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Mercedes Benz Taxis in Germany |
A Dog Toilet? (notice the brown grass too) |
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Touring Germany in Mark Menteer's Minivan |
Taking Turns Driving in Germany |
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Tea House - Bavaria Germany |
Germany / Austria Border - in the Alps |
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Another Castle (Plaid Pants!! What was I thinking?) |
Landlord's backyard |
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Herr Linkoff - Grandfather Clock Maker's backyard |
Brief rest on a long hike |
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Last Military ID |
Back side of Last Military ID |
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| As I prepared for my honorable discharge from the Air Force of 5
years and 4 months, Chuck Hamlin (a friend and fellow servicemen of
mine) took the following photos for me. |
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Last time to wear the uniform |
Happy to Serve our Country |
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Hat looked good, but was very uncomfortable |
Dress Blues |
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One Serious Looking Photo |
Ready for Bible College and Ministry |
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Age 0-17 ~
Baby Book ~
Military Years 1 ~
Military Years 2 ~
Saved ~
Ministry ~
Letters ~
Variety ~
My Dad |
