Name: Rick Geatty
Graduation Year: 1963
What high school did you attend: Fairmont
In what branch(es) of the military did you serve? Navy
Military Years of Service: 1966-70

How did your experiences as a student prepare you for your military career?
Varsity Sports -- learning and living discipline, commitment and team accountability was excellent preparation for joining and excelling in a military life.

What advice would you give current students and/or fellow alumni who are considering a career in the military?
It’s the highest honor to serve your country. It’s a commitment that returns experiences very few will and in return provides distinction others will respect.

Any other words of wisdom or stories you'd like to share?
My experiences in the Navy were nothing like I expected. It started with and continued leadership responsibilities. I joined the Navy because my father was in the Navy during WWII. What didn’t materialize was life at sea. Instead, I received a top secret clearance and was assigned to small land based detachments in limited parts of the world tracking the bad guys. The closet I got to a ship was graduating Sub School as a special rider. After my active duty, I returned home and finished the BS Degree and MBA with my earned benefits.