Background
Tanner, Michael George was born on June 21, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Harold Lee and Joan Eileen (Cowdrey) Tanner.
Tanner, Michael George was born on June 21, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Harold Lee and Joan Eileen (Cowdrey) Tanner.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, North Georgia College, 1979. Student, United States Army Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 1980. Student, Marine Aerial Observation School, New River, North Carolina, 1983.
Student, United States Army Parachutist School, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1984. Student, United States Navy Flight School, Pensacola, Florida, 1986.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1979, advanced through grades to captain, 1984, forward observer Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1980-1981, fire direction officer, 1981-1983, 2d ANGLICO team leader, 1983-1984, naval aviator Animal Husbandry-1W Cobra New River, since 1986.
Member International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association. Lodge: Elks.
Married D. Sue Neal, June 9, 1979. Children: Samantha Kay, Ashley Lynn.