Background
Mitchell, Thomas Merlin was born on October 27, 1947 in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States. Son of Merlin M. and Bertha (Shoberg) Mitchell.
Mitchell, Thomas Merlin was born on October 27, 1947 in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States. Son of Merlin M. and Bertha (Shoberg) Mitchell.
Student, Lake Superior State College, 1967. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technology University, 1969.
Mechanical engineer Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, 1969-1971, Kincheloe Air Force Base, Sault Ste. Marie, 1971-1975; utility engineer 8th Army, Uijongbu, Korea, 1975-1976. Supervisory engineer Kincheloe Air Force Base, 1976-1977.
Staff mechanical engineer Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Force Base, Federal Republic Germany, 1977-1981. Deputy base civil engineer Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Oscoda, Michigan, 1981-1986, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, since 1986.
Member National Society Professional Engineers, Zweibrucken (Federal Republic Germany) Hockey Club, United States Ambassadors Hockey Club.
Married Marcia Ann Young, August 30, 1969. Children: Amy Gail, Cara Melinda, Julia Diane, Lindsey Vivian, Joshua Thomas.