I SERVED IN THE NAVY FOR 23 YEARS, BOTH THE KOREAN AND VIETNAM WARS. I RETIRED IN 1970 AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN THE FOOD SERVICE DIVISION OF THE SUPPLY DEPT. ALSO, I WAS WORKING AS A CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE SHERIFF DEPT, AND PROBATION DEPT. AT THE JAILS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTERS. I RETIRED FOR GOOD IN JANUARY OF 1995. I WAS A COOK----BUTCHER AND BAKER IN THESE FACILITIES AND SUPERVISOR.I WAS THE CHIEF IN CHARGE OF THE GENERAL MESS IN THE NAVY.