This book is intended to be a personal history of my life and experiences with the military department of Arizona for thirty four years as a full time employee. I would eventually serve as a civilian technician or on Active duty with the USAF. It is my hope and desire that people will take this book as it is intended, "a history" of only one person and the people he had around him. It is filled with personal information of a world from long ago, and a country with a different character. The Copperheads were a group of men and women who wanted only to do their duty and help this country survive the cold war. We did that, and I personally do not believe many people have ever given credit and appreciation to the quiet worker and dedicated week-end warrior who achieved that goal.