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He retired from the Army as Chief Warrant Officer 5 on May 31, 2001, while stationed at HQ USA FORSCOM FC, Fort McPherson, Georgia. Prior to retirement he served as a helicopter pilot at former Ft. Bragg, NC, Stuttgart and Giebelstadt, Germany, and served as the Quality Control Officer at Bell Helicopter, Texas, for three years. Among other jobs, he worked as Instructor Pilot, flew Medivac, was a Test Pilot, was the Quality Control OIC, and was deployed during the invasion of Grenada and deployed to Desert Shield and Desert Storm starting 1991.
His service medals among others include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
He received his Master of Business Administration in Aviation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1981, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Alex loved flying helicopters, loved everything about it. He appreciated and treasured those who served with him and for him throughout his military service.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The memorial service will immediately follow at 11.
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Cindy Stevens
July 8, 2024
Heike, I hope you realize how special Alex was to so many people. I first met Alex when I went to Germany to deliver aircraft. I made a big mistake and let them fly off without signing paperwork to accept the helicopters. Alex teased me about it but he hung around until I found my way to him, well after business hours, so I wouldn't get in trouble. When I told Alex I was moving to Huntsville he couldn't wait to show me around. I don't know if he ever forgave me for moving to Madison instead of Huntsville. The way you both opened your home to me really meant so much. I'm going to miss getting Facebook messages and jokes from him but I feel so lucky that I got to know him and call him my friend. Prost Alex, until we meet again!
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Steve E. Nee
June 25, 2024
Goodbye my friend Alex. You are truly the quiet professional. I will always be grateful for your friendship, guidance and for keeping us all safe! You are truly an outstanding and peerless individual! Thank you Alex! I can see your Alex grin now as I say thanks. Tschuss und Auf Wiedersehen! And we will all see each other again some day! Your friend, Steve. Wing 77 CW5 (R) Steve E. Nee
Tom Reed
June 25, 2024
Charles was a great mentor to me as well as a close friend. I am sad to know that he is no longer with us and I will miss his messages. I remember when I arrived at Giebelstadt AAF in 1993. I was a CW2 and Served as the Service Platoon Aviation Maintenance Tech. Alex was the first CW4 to take me under his wing and show me what being a true Warrant Officer is all about. I will always remember the Maintenance Test Flights he an I would go on together and how he taught me the capabilities of the OH-58D. He was an excellent Test Pilot and all I can say is Thank You Alex. I know you are soaring above us and you will always protect us.
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