Michael Mosbrooker served for 20 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a Senior Army Parachutist and Ranger and served with the 75th Artillery, 10th Special Forces, 1st Infantry Division, 46th Artillery, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 76th Artillery and the 3rd Infantry Division. Michael earned multiple decorations including the Legion of Merit, six Bronze Star Medals for Valor and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

In addition to his dedicated service in defense of the United States, Michael was also passionate about large and small scale aviation. Michael had his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his Cessna and other recreational aircraft. Michael started flying model airplanes at age 5 with his mother?€™s help and flew his final flight on New Year?€™s Day 2020. Mike held many leadership positions with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and was awarded the AMA Fellowship Award in 2020 for his distinguished service.

Michael also appreciated military avionics history and was able to participate in the 70th reunion of the Doolittle Raiders in Dayton, Ohio in 2012. He took part in the reunion as a crew member on the B-25, Grumpy.