Hey everyone! It sure was nice to see how you all are doing.

I ended up graduating from Purdue University in 2003 with an Industrial Engineering degree, and I was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy immediately following. I also got married to my wife, Cara, who was a fellow classmate of mine at Purdue. I originally wanted to be a naval aviator, but since my eyes went bad while in college I had to settle being a submarine officer. Oh well, I've always believed that you have to play the hand you're delt. Since joining the Navy we have lived in Charleston, SC, Groton, CT, Norfolk, VA, and are currently living in Ames, IA. After completing my deployment in the Gulf last fall on the USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) we moved to Iowa so that I could me a Naval Science instructor at Iowa State University. I am teaching Naval History, Weapon Systems, and Naval Engineering to college students who are pursueing a career in the naval service.

I may not fly for the Navy, but I still have it as a hobby. I also like to golf and fly fish when I can.

I won't be able to attend the reunion since I have some training I have to attend during the month of July, but I hope to make the next one.

Oh yea, I also haven't started populating the earth with more Dieneses either in case you were wondering.