6 December 1963: Air Force test pilot Major Robert W. Smith takes the Lockheed NF-104A Aerospace Trainer, 56-0756, out for a little spin. . . Starting at 0.85 Mach and 35,000 feet (10,668 meters) over the Pacific Ocean west of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, Bob Smith turned toward Edwards Air Force Base and accelerated
After graduating with a BS degree in Accounting I joined the USAF, became a pilot and retired after 20 years having flown a number of aircraft. I then worked for The Boeing Company for 16 years, in Program Management and International Marketing, spending 12 years in Saudi Arabia.
After taking their tax course, I joined H&R Block. After two years I was promoted to the Director of the Redmond, WA H&R Block Premium office where I stayed for six years. A Premium office is a year-round office that deals in more complex personal and business tax returns, as well as providing tax advice to clients, with focus on small businesses.
After moving to Blaine, WA I opened my own tax practice in 2007. I moved back to Issaquah, WA in 2013 and continued my tax practice. I am blessed with wonderful, loyal clients and have received numerous referrals from them.
