Commander of the 120-person squadron, Venable joined the U.S. Air Force in 1981 from the Ohio University ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps). Married to Lillian Gonzales, Venable resides in Marietta, Ga. with his two sons, Harrison and Walker.
Stick Time: Over 2,800 hrs.
Aircraft: OV-10, F-16A/C
"Effective Dates of Promotion"
Second Lieutenant June 13, 1981
First Lieutenant Dec. 1, 1983
Captain Dec. 1, 1985
Major Feb. 1, 1993
Lieutenant Colonel Aug. 1, 1998
"Awards and Decorations"
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
