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Early Life
Scott Alan Gunderson was born on March 28th 1969 in _____.

In 1987, Scott graduated from Superior Senior High School. He was the Vice President of his school, and lettered into Varsity Football. Later that year, Scott undertook Naval service. He became a Naval Aircrew-man. In all of his enlisted schools, Scott finished at the top of his class.

In 1990, Scott became the Secretary of the Naval Academy, receiving the official Appointment. He graduated with Merit (Cum Laude) in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S).

By 1996, he had finished Naval Flight School.

Military Service
Scott was deployed numerous times to the Middle East as a P3-C Pilot from the years 1996-2000.

In 2000, Scott transferred to the Navy Jets to became an instructor pilot until 2003 (he was qualified for Carrier landing aboard the USS John F. Kennedy).

From 2003-2005, he was assigned to a full sea tour on the USS John F. Kennedy as the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) of the ship. He was second only to the Captain to have "weapons release authority" to protect the Carrier Battle Group. This was another Middle East deployment on his record.

Scott was assigned to yet another Middle East tour from 2005-2007 as a Senior P-3C Pilot. He also embarked on an "Anti-Drug" tour in Central America.

From 2007-2008, Scott found himself doing a ground tour in Iraq. He served as the Infrastructure Officer for Anbar Province with the 2nd MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) of the Marine Corps. He was placed in charge of all railways, roads, electrical lines, pipelines, bridges, and other structures.

From 2008-2010, Scott ventured along a Senior Jet Flight Instructor Tour.

From 2010 to 2012, he resided in the Kingdom of Bahrain working as a Staff Officer of the 5th Fleet. He earned his MBA in Strategic Leadership from Trident University (summa cum laude).