COM Dale E. Bland retired as maintenance technician with 40 years of service with Modine Mfg. Company in Caendenton, MO. He also worked part time as an E.M.T. for 35 years. He also worked part ime as a small engine technician for 5 years before full retirement in 2020.

His hobbies include concrete leaf casting, working with old barnwood, and amateur radio. He holds a technician level radio operator license. He also enjoys travel. He is proud of his Christian faith.

COM Bland and his wife, Cheryl, have two daughters and two granddaughters.

His patriot ancestor is Elijah Hendricks, who served as a quartermaster SGT. His Great-Grandfather, Ferdinand Eberlein, enlisted in the Army in 1864 and served for three years in Company 58B, Regiment OVJ from Dayton, Ohio.

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