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J. Clarke Houston
Second Platoon
Nickname: Clarke
My Life Before Attending TBS: I graduated from
Colorado State University in 1966 with a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration with minors in
Economics and Sociology. I was commissioned through
the PLC Program.
My Memories of TBS: I went through TBS as a
unmarried member of C-2-67 and then to the
Communications Officer Course in Quantico.
TBS Graduation: Communications Officer ... 2502
Vietnam Era Service: I went to FMFWESTPAC and into
Vietnam on May 15th, 1967. I am a decorated combat
veteran of the Vietnam War and a survivor of the first
TET Offensive and of the 77 day siege of the Khe Sanh
Combat Base in 1968. I served with Ist MAW - MWCS-1
as CO and concurrently of the Radio and Radio Relay
Platoons with fixed base and backpack radio
equipment and personnel for Forward Air Base
Operations, and the Close Air Support Teams
throughout I Corps.
After Vietnam: I returned from Vietnam on June 5th
1968. I served my last 18 months of active duty aboard
MCRD-San Diego . Linda M. Jorgensen and I were
married on October 20, 1968. I chose not to be retained
on active duty beyond my three (3) year tour of duty.
After My Initial Obligation was up: I have been an
Independent Insurance Broker my entire professional
career. I hold the three professional designations of
CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), CPCU (Chartered
Property & Casualty Underwriter) and ARM (Associate
in Risk Management). I also have had an extensive
avocational career in the volunteer sector serving in
positions of fiduciary trust and leadership on the local,
state, and national levels. In 1992, I ran for the
Colorado State legislature being narrowly defeated by
my opponent - Diana DeGette - who is now serving as a
long term Congresswoman. My wife Linda and I have
two married sons. Greg (45) – A graduate of the
University of Colorado - is a Licensed and Board
Certified Architect and a full-time Professor of
Architectural Design. Jason (42) – is a Command Pilot of
the F-15E-Strike Eagle fighter aircraft. A graduate of
the USAFA - his current rank is that of Lieutenant
Colonel. Jason will be installed as Squadron
Commander of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th
Tactical Fighter Wing this April. He has flown 100
combat missions in Afghanistan. Our Daughters-in-law
– Sherri and Mary - are two highly accomplished and
professional young women who have blessed us with
four grandchildren. Isabella (12), Mackenzie (11),
Samantha (6) and Alexander (5).
My Current Life: I am now gratefully retired.
Plans for the Future: We own a family cabin deep in
the Rocky Mountains 35 miles from Denver. We have
traveled broadly in the United States and Europe and
intend to continue our travels so long as we are able to
travel. I enjoy fly fishing and other outdoor activities
and reading military and U.S. History.
What I Learned from My Time in the Corps: I enjoyed
the Leadership training and subsequent leadership
experiences.
My Home Address: 7577 East Ellsworth Avenue,
Denver, CO 80230
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