Born in Kolin, Czechoslovakia on Jan 2, 1975. He came to the US with his Mom at the age of 9 in 1984. He joined the Air Force after graduating Sealy High School in 1995. He served in the United States Air Force from 1995 to 2015. He was assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing Hill AFB, Utah. He served as Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist (2W1X1). He worked on F-16. He re-trained into Telephone Maintenance which became Cyber Transport Systems. He supported many operations during his career. After a 20 year career in the USAF and his love for aviation he continues his passion for aircraft as an Aircraft Simulator Technician.