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Michael A. Estes

Michael began his military career at the United States Air Force Academy in 1976 as a member of the first class with both male and female cadets. Prior to graduation, Michael left the Academy and entered Air Force active duty. Michael was an Honor Graduate of the Weather Specialist training program, and subsequently became NCO in charge of the Upper Air Weather Section at Edwards Air Force Base. Micheal performed with distinction during his career, providing atmospheric data to NASA for Space Shuttle missions STS-1 through STS-7. Michael completed his service in 1983 with the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from San Diego State University, and has been involved with freethought organizations in the San Diego area for over fifteen years. Mike has spoken about his personal transition from religion to atheism, atheism in general, and the impact of freethinkers on the early 20th Century civil rights movement. Michael spoke at the 2007 American Atheists convention and can be heard at the 2008 American Ethical Union assembly.

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