Dalpe, Robert

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“Weather Observer and Forecaster stationed throughout the US, Europe and the Middle East. Eight years in Europe with one deployment to the Middle East. Served in Operation Desert Storm. Earned the USAF Achievement Medal, USA Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Medal.”

“Bob Dalpe grew up outside of Boston Mass served in the USAF from 1978-1993 as a weather observer forecaster serving in the throughout the US and Europe with a deployment to Saudi Arabia post Desert Storm. He supported numerous fixed wing and rotary aircraft and ground operations across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Bob is an engineering technician at General Dynamics Mission System after he took advantage of an early retirement program from the Intel Corp to complete his BA degree from ASU in 2017, 41-year process. Bob is active in the Arizona Veterans community volunteering various organizations as Native American Sustainability for Veterans and those in Uniform (NASVU) Veterans Medical Leadership Council, Arizona Legislative Veterans Caucus, and the City of Chandler 2021 Airport Bond Subcommittee and the Arizona Post 9-11 Military Family Relief Fund Committee and supports other groups and events in the STEM, youth and veterans community. Bob is a member of the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2017 and a Honorary Kentucky Colonel. He has two sons currently serving: USAF, USN and a third who is an USAR veteran. Married to wife Lisa with two stepchildren live on Chandler AZ.” -brief biography of military service provided by Tech. Sgt. Bob Dalpe