Background
Arnold, Michael James was born on January 8, 1946 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Son of James Elliott and Roberta Elaine Arnold.
naval officer Aerospace engineer
Arnold, Michael James was born on January 8, 1946 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Son of James Elliott and Roberta Elaine Arnold.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Idaho, 1969. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering with distinction, Naval Postgraduate School, 1978.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1969; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1984; helicopter flight training, Pensacola, Florida, 1969-1970; pilot search and rescue, Kingsville, Texas, 1970-1972; pilot antisubmarine warfare (High School-4), San Diego, 1972-1976; with, United States Ship Tarawa, San Diego, 1979-1981; with, Antisubmarine Warefare Wing Pacific Fleet, San Diego, 1981-1984; with, Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, 1984-1988; deputy director, Cruise Missiles Progressive Western Region, San Diego, 1988-1991; director, Cruise Missiles Progressive Western Region, San Diego, 1991-1992; retired, 1992.
Member Association Old Crows, Navy Helicopter Association, Apple Programmers and Developers Association (independent), Sigma Xi (associate).
Married Michelle Lee Connelly, February 1, 1969. Children: Reenie Lee, Tige, Donovan.