|
Home of the "Weather
Guesser's"
Introducing
AGCM Charles R, Jordan, USN (RET)
Next Editor
NWSA Aerograph
Born June 30, 1936 in Pampa TX. Graduated Pampa High School in May 1954.
Entered the Navy on February 13, 1956.
Completed AG Class A (Weather Observer) School in 1957.
One year at NAS Miramar, CA.
Completed AG Class C (Ice Observer) School early 1958
Two years at FWC Argentia. Generally flying Ice Reconnaisance in the eastern Arctic.
Discharged as AG2 in December 1959.
Reenlisted in the Navy February 1961 as AG3
NWSED Midway Island From March 1961 to April 1962
USS Oriskany (CVA-34) from April 1962 to October 1962
FWC Guam from October 1962 to October 1964
Completed AG Class B (Weather Forecaster) School 1965
NWSED Moffett Field California from mid-1965 to 1967
USS Oriskany (CVA-34) from 1967 to 1968
Promoted to Chief Petty Officer, effective January 1968
NWSED Guantanamo Bay Cuba from 1968 to 1970
NWSF North Island California from 1970 to 1973
Promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer
FWC/JTWC Guam from 1973 to 1976
NWSED Lakehurst NJ from 1976 to 1978
BA degree awarded from Pepperdine University
Promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer
NWSF Jacksonville FL from 1978 to Feb 1980
MA Degree awarded from Pepperdine University
Medical Retirement effective 1 March, 1980.
Meteorologist for local television stations in Abilene intermittently until 2002.
Crude Oil purchaser for Pride Pipeline Company from 1982 through 1985.
Executive Director of Ben Richey Boys Ranch from 1986 through 1993.
Wrote and published two books concerning local weather facts, statistics, and folklore.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Food Bank of Abilene from 1986 to current date.
Married for 44 years to Ann Jordan.
Daughter, Kimberly Jordan, Mother of 2 girls and a school teacher in San Antonio, TX.
Son, Kevin Jordan, Divorced, school teacher in Los Angeles CA.
(Both born on Guam in the 1960's)
|
Down
East Chapter
Yarmouth, ME |