Quartermaster Michael Peats served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 as an airborne radio/radar repairman.  He graduated with a BA from Indiana Central College with a degree in Psychology and from the University of Indianapolis with a Masters Degree in Finance.  He worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and retired in 1999.  He is past Commander of American Legion Post 16 in Covington and a Past Commander of Homer Williams VFW 8720.  He is currently a National Sols Directier Box Car for the Forty and Eight organization and the Finance Officer for American Legion Post 24.  Michael lives in Covington with his wife Kathleen and their pet Pepper.