User:Ross e statham

I reside in a small town in the Florida panhandle, and my expertise is in Biblical studies, military history and some aspects of aviation. I edited and published an American Civil War biography in 2022 entitled “A.L. Swap in the Civil War” (available on Amazon), and do a significant amount of research and technical writing at work. This includes technical proposals, white papers, website content and legal documents. I have held many leadership roles, and am a partner in three privately held companies.

I have particular interest in ancient history and how it relates to the Bible, and like to connect the dots. For example, I seek to gain a better understanding who some of the ancient men, women and historical (even geological) events that may or may not be described or referenced in the Old Testament and placing them in historical perspective. (I also like to read between the lines in ancient writings and understand what is not being said.) For example, I took the genealogies and dates listed in Genesis and turned them into a Gantt chart. Most insightful.

I’ve deeply studied Judaism, most Christian denominations and Islam as well as some of the ancient religions. I’ve studied many of the ancient military campaigns in the Middle East and Mediterranean and have read many ancient (translated) source docs.

I do not post edits on Wikipedia until I carefully check my sources, which in a few cases (such as my military experience or professional knowledge and experience) these MAY include personal first-hand observations, but are typically direct sources. I avoid speculation and mistrust it in others. It’s my intent for Wikipedia to be a trusted and reliable source of knowledge.

I have made four trips to Saudi Arabia and Dubai as well as trips while in the military to Australia and New Zealand. I’ve also worked in the past for an Israeli tech firm, as well as for Japanese and American tech firms. I served six years in the US Army as a musician and NCO but that was “a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.”

I am a commercially rated multi engine pilot, serve as the Secretary of a public airport (which involves a great deal of minutia, I’m afraid), am a recipient of Scouting’s Venturing Leadership Award, the Silver Beaver and am an Eagle Scout. I have a technical bent, and am an Amateur radio “Amateur Extra”, call sign K4VMM. Happily married to the same great lady since 1975.

I am on LinkedIn and can be easily found on the web.