For over 27 years, the author has provided IT leadership and customer service to branches of the US Military, including 10 years as an IT Manager mentoring and leading teams on international and local projects. With experience since 1990, the author has experience with a wide range of networks using fiber optic, microwave, and satellite technologies with 5 levels of security. Software experience includes Microsoft Office 2013 and earlier versions of WordPerfect, along with Adobe, Corel, PeopleSoft, Wave, Novell, Windows, and Lotus programs. Hardware knowledge extends from 1988 on AS400 systems to modern UNIX, Honeywell, Dell, and HP servers using Cisco hubs, patch panels, and microwave and satellite communication.