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V E T E R A N S P OT L I G H T A Life of Adventure and Achievement
years to ul mately a ain a master's degree in business administra on from Yale in New Haven, Connec cut. Steve spent 35 frui ul years at General Dynamics, Born and raised in the picturesque overseeing cri cal aspects of electronics tes ng, state of Rhode Island, Steve Ellinwood embarked on a life journey repairs, and ship checks for submarines. His global that would take him across the globe, travels for tes ng purposes solidified his reputa on as a dedicated and accomplished professional in his witnessing historical moments and field. His experiences took him to various corners of achieving remarkable success. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force, a the world, from Scotland and Guam to Ireland, Spain, decision that would shape his future in ways he could Hawaii, Idaho, Virginia, and Washington DC. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Steve have never imagined. leads a fulfilling personal life. He married Sandy, in Steve's journey began with basic training in San Antonio, Texas, which lead to an unexpected encounter 1957 shortly a er arriving at Langley, and he became a father to Stephen Jr., and a proud grandfather to with a young John F. Kennedy. Steve recalls the future four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. An president si ng beside him on a plane, engaging in a avid hunter, Steve hunted elk in Colorado and deer casual hour-long conversa on. Li le did he know the in New England. He also hunted big game, bagging a man beside him would later become the President. Dahl Sheep in the Yukon territory, caribou in Canada, During his me in the Air Force, Steve witnessed and antelope in Wyoming. Cowboy Ac on Shoo ng, astronaut training at Langley Air Force Base and the a compe ve shoo ng sport that recreates the Old historic landing of Neil Armstrong on the moon. A er four years in the military, Steve transi oned West era, with par cipants dressing in period a re to civilian life, star ng his career at Simplex Time and using firearms typical of the late 19th century, also Recorder before joining General Dynamics. Remarkably, became a passion. Steve enthusias cally competed in Steve's achievements at General Dynamics are even matches across Arizona, Texas, and New England. more impressive considering that he did not graduate Steve is a member of the Benevilla Life Enrichment Day Program high school ini ally. Undeterred, he pursued educa on Lucy Anne’s Place. He is one of many veterans we are honored to later in life, pu ng himself through college over 13 have in our programs.
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