Charles Cone achieved the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force after serving 30 years in the military, 6 of which were in the U.S. Navy commencing in 1944. He has many military awards with 2 Legion of Merits, an Air Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation. As a veteran of 3 wars, he is in demand as parade marshal of numerous parades in surrounding communities on various national holidays.  He has a BS from Ohio State University and a MS in Computer Science from Texas A&M University.