Background
Smith, Robert S. Son of Floyd Edward and Evelyn Belle Smith.
Smith, Robert S. Son of Floyd Edward and Evelyn Belle Smith.
Bachelor in English with honors, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, 1972—1975. Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Languages with distinction, Monterey Institute International Studies, California, 1991—1994.
English as Second Language instructor Taiwan Air Force Academy, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 1996, Latvian Defense Academy, Riga, Latvia, 1997—1997, United States Navy Ship Repair Facility, Yokosuka, Japan, 1999—2004, United States Air Force, Tallil Air Force Base, Iraq, 2004—2004. Specialized English instructor Defense Language Institute ELC, San Antonio, 2004—2006, instructor development branch teacher, since 2006. Founding member Veterans Peace, San Antonio, since 2003.
Sergeant 1st class United States Army, 1971-1994, Germany, California, Desert Storm, sergeant 1st class United States Air Force, 1971-1994, Germany, California, Desert Storm.
Campaign worker Democratic Party, San Antonio, 2004—2006. Member of Teachers English to Speakers Other Languages, Military Families Speak Out.
Married Vera Giovanna von Benckendorff, May 22, 1987. Children: Misha, Gabriel, Gerald.