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What have Illustrious Classmates been Accomplishing These Days?

This section is to highlight Illustrious Classmate's present day accomplishments and recognitions. 
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Dr Brian Beard earns 2021 National Society of Professional Engineer of the Year for the US Department of Health and Human Services.  Congratulations Brian, still actively employed, is with the US Food and Drug Administration

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Capt Dan Handlin is the Director of Safety at Fenix Space Inc.  Responsibilities include building: A Safety Management System, A Flight Test Master Plan, FAA Licensing and more...

​Animation of Fenix Space Technology



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Click Here to learn more about T's endeavors over all.

T   Thompson's New Book
The Flight to Excellence
Now Available at Major Retail Outlets

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From his release notes:  I wrote the book for two reasons. First, to answer a question that I have been often asked which is how have you been able to accomplish the variety of things you’ve done professionally. International airline captain, attorney, businessman, government leader, and association CEO. Second, in answering the first question, I wanted to focus the book on you by sharing the process that I have used repeatedly to achieve, not only those professional accomplishments but balance in other areas of life too.

Average Guy: Let me be candidly honest. I’m not that impressive a person. I wasn’t born with any special gifts or unique talents and I’m seldom, if ever, the smartest person in the room. I don’t mind working hard but I’m not the hardest working person I know. Yet, I’ve used my system consistently to achieve every major goal in my life.

The P4 System
My approach is called the P4 System because each of the four components begins with the letter P. Ok, I’ll admit I’m not that creative a guy but there is something to be said for simplicity. The four Ps are:
  • Principles  People  (flight) Plan  Performance
To connect with T:  t@captaintspeaks.com
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Eric Nickerson:  Book on Amazon and 'Third Century Partners'

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Personal memoir of Eric J. Nickerson. His story includes:- in-depth discussion of Harry Johnson, legendary gymnastics and track coach at South Eugene High School in the 1960's and 70's, and of his mentor, Bill Bowerman, legendary track coach at the University of Oregon.- life and times of an Air Force Academy cadet, including in-depth description of grueling SERE training experience.- Air Force Officer career spanning two decades, jet and helicopter pilot, professor at U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Military Academy at West Point.- founder and builder of a multi-million dollar stock market investment company, double-digit average returns over 40+ years. How did he do it while simultaneously serving as an Air Force Officer? Available on Amazon: Click Here.  Eric included a note saying the e-book had formatting issues, so paperback recommended. 

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He writes:  Since 1976, I have managed an investment partnership called "Third Century Partners."  For over four decades, we have enjoyed considerable success in the stock market.  Our fund presently has room for new investors.  To investigate:  www.thirdcentury.org.  You may log in as "visitor" with password "123456". 
Third Century Partners | 6990 Winter Hawk Circle | Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1402 Email: enickerson@msn.com 

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