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Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Ward Larsen
graduated from the University of Central Florida. After graduation, he
took a commission in the United States Air Force where he served seven
years in the Air Force as a pilot in the 95th and 75th
Fighter Squadrons. Ward traveled widely across North America, Europe
and the Middle East, including 22 combat missions in Operation Desert
Storm.
During his time in the Air Force, Larsen received two
Air Medals, was trained in aircraft accident investigation and
attended USAF survival training where he learned, among other things,
which snakes can be eaten, and how to resist “interrogation under
hostile conditions.” Ward Larsen’s military qualifications and
positions include Expert Qualification in Small Arms Marksmanship,
Four-ship Flight Lead, Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot and
Flight Commander.
After leaving the service, Ward returned to Florida.
Since 1992, he has flown as a commercial pilot, and is currently a
captain with a Major Airlines.
An avid soccer player since his youth, Ward Larsen
coaches a competitive soccer team and is currently training for a
marathon. Ward and his wife Rose met in third grade homeroom. They
live in Florida with their three children.
The
Perfect Assassin
is Ward’s first book release.
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