Neil Armstrong and the X-15 by Bob van der Linden, Posted on Tue, July 23, 2019, Aeronautics Department, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum “Released from duty in mid-1952, Armstrong returned to Purdue where he earned his degree in aeronautical engineering in 1955. His love of flight and engineering drew him to the National Advisory
Cary “Buck” Marmis was a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force for seven years.
He continues flying today for Angel Flight West and Veterans Airlift Command. Additionally, Cary and his dog Sam work as a therapy team, visiting children in pre-schools and libraries, in the hospital and at juvenile detention centers. He is an avid golfer, cyclist, and hunter.
Cary serves as a Director on the Board of Directors for Rapid BioSystems and is a past President and CEO of Empire West Companies. Empire West built and developed apartment units, shopping centers, restaurants, car washes, and luxury homes in several Western states.
Cary has served on other boards and non-profits, the Arizona Theater Company, Pima Air and Space Museum, DM 50 and the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
(source: http://rapidbiosystems.com/company/team/cary-marmis/)
