John A. Schmieder

Preferred Name: Jack
Nickname/Call Sign: Nickel Beer
Date of Birth: July 18, 1943
Highest Military Grade: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Headed West Date: March 4, 2023
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“On July 10, 1963, I received my direct commission to the ANG. Then it was on to Undergraduate Pilot Training (Class 66-C, Reese AFB) with Big  Jim LaChance as my T-37 flight CC. I graduated with my Combat Crew Training Squadron at  Perrin AFB, TX, on May 10, 1966, flying the F-102.

I’ve had the privilege of flying the F/TF-102A, F-100C/D/F (one Atlantic/Med crossing) A7D/K, and C-12 with the SDANG, and flew T-33 and CT-39 with the DCANG during my punishment tour in the Pentagon.
Great experience!

After leaving the Guard, I flew SA-227, DHC 100/200/400 with Horizon Airlines based in Portland, OR, for 15 years, then retired at age 60 (and I’m loving it!)”