Why we think Captain Terry Rucker is a Community Jewel
Captain Terry Rucker served in the Navy from 1983 to 2010. He entered Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL, in January 1983 and was commissioned a Naval Officer in May 1983. He was designated a Naval Aviator. He flew helicopters aboard multiple aircraft carriers.
In 1996, Captain Rucker earned his coveted jump wings at Army Airborne Training at Fort Benning, GA. Following that, he attended the Army Command General and Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS.
In August 1997, Captain Rucker served as the Assistant Deputy Director of Operations on Operations Team Three in the National Military Command Center for the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. From June 2000 to June 2003, he served as the Executive Officer followed by the Commanding Officer of Navy Recruiting District Kansas City.
From September 2003 to January 2006, Captain Rucker was assigned as the Navigator of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). During the aircraft’s homeport transit from Norfolk, VA, to San Diego, CA, the USS Ronald Reagan became the first nuclear aircraft carrier in the Naval history to transit the Straits of Magellan.
Captain Rucker was assigned as a Navy Liaison Officer in Colorado Springs, CO, for Navy Network Warfare Command until his retirement.
Why do we think Captain Terry Rucker is a Veteran’s Day Jewel?
Terry was considered a “Leatherback” which is someone who has crossed over the equator. He made a conscious decision to enter into the military when it wasn’t highly regarded. He graduated from Louisburg High School, Louisburg, KS in 1973 and entered the military ten years later.
He wanted to fly, and learned it in the Navy. Then he used his skills to fight fires in Colorado.
This 2023 Veteran’s Day, Terry Rucker is our community Jewel.
Terry, you are not forgotten. Thank You, Sir.
GoBrolly CEO
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