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The Life and Times of Senator Sky Damon

Returning to Agaña, Guam from Osan, South Korea, June, 1980.
Born to a hardscrabble Baptist minister’s family in rural Nebraska, Senator Sky Damon has pulled himself up from his humble beginnings with hard work and perseverance. One of seven children, the Senator learned early on what “pecking order” means. After working his way through high school, the Senator chose the United States Navy instead of going off to college with his friends. “I wanted to give something back to this great country that has given me so much”, he remarked in his official autobiography, “The Sky’s the Limit.”

After a distinguished career in the military, the Senator used his G.I. Bill to earn his  Bachelor’s Degree, attend law school, and finally, to get his Master’s degree—all at the University of Iowa. While attending the University of Iowa, he met his future wife Lucy, who was then President of the Student Senate at the University. Lucy and Sky were never blessed with children, which is why the Senator has devoted his life to teaching. Sky is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Governor’s Award For Merit, and the Presidential Scholars’ Teacher Recognition Award.

The Navy Years

Senator Sky Damon proudly enlisted in the United States Navy in 1977. After eight weeks of boot camp in San Diego, California, he was assigned to NTTC Pensacola, Florida for a year of training in cryptology. He was given a security clearance of the highest order and served with the VQ-1 Squadron in Agana, Guam. These photos were taken between 1977 and 1981.
A young 2nd-Class Petty Officer Damon.
Hard at work as a Navy petty officer, Cryptologic Technician Technical,  in the Electronic Warfare Division.
Diving at a favorite swimming hole on the island's southern coast.
Sailing was a favorite activity during down times. Here, settled in to Cetti Bay for the night.
Working off stress with the boys.

A little free time while visiting our flight operations in Japan.


Hiking on the beautiful island of Rota, the smallest of the Marianas chain.
Hong Kong, on liberty, 1979.

Camping out on the beach in Rota, M.I.


























Other Data

Name: Senator Sky Damon
Age: 53
Birthday: October 30, 1966
College: University of Iowa
-English
-Chinese
-Law
Favorite Color: Money
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Movie: Birth of a Nation
Favorite Food: Meat
Favorite Meat: Beef
Favorite Actor: Mel Gibson
Favorite Disciple: Simon
Favorite Quote: “They’ll have to pry this gun from my cold, dead hands.”
My favorite songs
  1. 1.The Star Spangled Banner
  2. 2.Let the Eagle Soar
  3. 3.Anything by Brooks & Dunn
My favorite links
  1. •The Rapture Index
  2. •NRA
  3. •Money & Fortune






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