About The Author

Crafting Stories, Illuminating Minds: The Author's Narrative Journey.

Fredrick L. Pumroy

Completed over 20 years of Air Force service and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with Command Pilot designation. After retirement on 31 March 1985, he started a company titled Acquisition Logistics and Integration Corporation (ALIC, Inc.) to consult with small businesses in getting contracts with the government and to do studies and analysis directly with the Air Force.  Elected to Fairborn City Council for 8 years and Deputy Mayor for 2 years. Past President of the Military Officers Association of America, Fairborn Lions Club, Fairborn Senior Center, and Electrical Engineering Management Group.  Served on Board of Directors for: Air Force Association, American Defense Preparedness Association, Society of Logistics Engineers, Society of Old Crows, American Management Association, Athletes in Action, Greene County Community Foundation, Fairborn Performing Arts & Cultural Association and Greene County Airport Authority. Member of Order of Daedalians, Fairborn Rotary Club, American Legion Post 526, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Fairborn Area Historical Society, and Abiding Christ Lutheran Church.

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Over 50 years extensive experience in all areas of supervision and program management with direct responsibility for planning, budgeting, scheduling, training, purchasing, operations, test and international public relations.  Recipient of Air Force Association Liaison Award (1981), Logistics Management Excellence Award (1983), Kouts High School Wall of Fame (2001), and Fairborn Chamber of Commerce Huelsman Award (2011), Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame (2018). Legends of Fairborn Award (2021), and Greene County Veterans Hall of Fame (2022).  Chief Executive Officer for small business for 28 years. Published book titled: “Born to Live on the Edge”.

Memories Crafted, Moments Captured

 Pumroy Scrapbook – Where Every Page Tells a Story.

Where Knowledge Meets Imagination:
Unveiling the Author's Educational Journey

Education:
  • Master of Science-Systems Management-University of Southern California, 1972.
  • Bachelor of Science-Math/Air Science/Phys. Ed.-Ball State University, 1964.
  • Defense Systems Management College-Ft. Belvoir, VA, 1976.
  • Air Force Professional Military Comptroller School-Maxwell AFB, AL, 1979.
DECORATIONS:

2-Distinguished Flying Crosses,
2-Meritorious Service Medals,
15-Air Medals,
1-Joint Service Commendation Medal,
1-Air Force Commendation Medal,
1-Humanitarian Service Medal,
1-Small Arms Expert Ribbon,
1-American Defense Forces Expeditionary Medal,
1-Combat Readiness Medal, 3-Longevity Service Medals,
1-National Defense Services Medal, 8-Vietnam Service Medals,
1-Air Force Presidential Unit Citation,
1-Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Medal,
5-Vietnam Campaign Medals.