He joined the USMC in 1961 and received a commission as an officer in the Marine Corps upon graduation from college. He was a Naval Aviator flying helicopters and left active duty with the rank of Captain. He also flew the Presidential helicopter for three and a half years.
He retired from the Marine Corps Reserves as a Colonel after 30 years of service. He saw considerable combat in Vietnam, earning 34 Air Medals and 2 Purple Hearts. He was recalled to active duty for Desert Storm.
John C. Astle was a popular and influential Maryland State Senator. He was elected to the State Senate in 1994. He is semi retired and lives in Annapolis.
He joined the USMC in 1961 and received a commission as an officer in the Marine Corps upon graduation from college. He was a Naval Aviator flying helicopters and left active duty with the rank of Captain. He also flew the Presidential helicopter for three and a half years.
He retired from the Marine Corps Reserves as a Colonel after 30 years of service. He saw considerable combat in Vietnam, earning 34 Air Medals and 2 Purple Hearts. He was recalled to active duty for Desert Storm.
John C. Astle was a popular and influential Maryland State Senator. He was elected to the State Senate in 1994. He is semi retired and lives in Annapolis.