Background
Pelton, Valerie Jean was born on August 5, 1964 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Elmer and Bernardine Joyce (Walker) Pelton.
Pelton, Valerie Jean was born on August 5, 1964 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Elmer and Bernardine Joyce (Walker) Pelton.
Bachelor in French and Modern European Studies, Vanderbilt University, 1986. Master of Arts in Political Science, University Nevada, 1992. Postgraduate, Whittier College School Law, since 1993.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1986; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, 1990; flight commander 6922 Electronic Security Squadron, United States Air Force, Angeles City, The Philippines, 1987-1989; chief electronic combat operations det 3 693IW, United States Air Force, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1989-1991; chief plans, programs and tests det 3 693 IW, United States Air Force, Las Vegas, Nevada, since 1991; resigned, United States Air Force.
Voting officer det 3 693 IW, Las Vegas, 1990-1992, 6922nd ESS, Clark Air Force Base, The Philippines, 1987-1989. Captain United States Air Force Reserve. Member National Association of Female Executives, Federally Employed Women, Vanderbilt Alumni Association, University Nevada Las Vegas Alumni Association, Alpha Sigma Pi.
Married Daniel Joseph Hicken, December 14, 1987.