LT Terry D. Norbraten was born in Springfield, IL, graduated in June 1981 from Saugus High School, Saugus, CA and a month later enlisted in the United States Navy. After graduation from Boot Camp and Airman Apprentice training at RTC / NTC San Diego, CA he reported to Attack Squadron 42, NAS Oceana, VA as an A-6E Intruder Plane Captain where he completed two visual weapons deployments to NAF El Centro, CA and a carrier qualification detachment aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). In October 1983, LT Norbraten reported to Avionics Class "A" school in Millington, TN where he became a member of the US Navy's Crackerjack Marching Unit. In April 1984, LT Norbraten reported to Naval Aircrew Candidate School, Pensacola, FL, then attended follow on fleet aircrew training at Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12, NAS Norfolk, VA where he earned his gold Naval Aircrew wings. He was selected to remain as a Fleet Aircrew Instructor training Fleet replacement AMCM aircrewmen, promoted to Third Class Petty Officer in July 1985, awarded Sailor of the Month for October 1985, promoted to Second Class Petty Officer in July 1986 and served until November 1987 when he separated from active duty and enlisted in the Selective Reserves. LT Norbraten’s assignment as a SELRES was as the first ever qualified Naval Reserve AMCM First Crewman for Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 18, NAS Norfolk, VA. In July 1998, LT Norbraten re-enlisted in the regular Navy and reported to Helicopter Composite Squadron 1, NAS North Island, CA as the Avionics Division Leading Petty Officer. He was promoted to First Class Petty Officer in January 1991 and earned his Enlisted Air Warfare wings in April 1992. He also earned an A.S. Degree in Digital Technology from San Diego City College in the summer of 1992. In February 1993, LT Norbraten reported to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, NAS Alameda, CA where he deployed for MARCOT 93-1 on the USS DULUTH (LPD-6) off the southern coast of Victoria, British Columbia. LT Norbraten was then selected to participate in the Enlisted Commissioning Program in June 1993 and reported to the NROTC Unit, Hampton Roads, VA where he earned a B.S. Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University, received news that he was selected for Chief Petty Officer, but elected to be commissioned an Ensign, United States Navy in July 1994. There, LT Norbraten was service selected as a Naval Aviator and attended the Aviation Maintenance Officer’s course and Aviation Preflight Indoctrination, NAS Pensacola, FL in July 1995 with follow on Primary flight training with the US Air Force's 35th Flying Training Squadron at Reece AFB, Lubbock, TX flying the T-37B Tweetie Bird. LT Norbraten was then selected for intermediate tactical air training and flew the T-2C Buckeye with Training Squadron 19, NAS Meridian, MS in 1996 where he promoted to LTjg, but had difficulties with carrier type landings and subsequently selected to attend Surface Warfare Division Officer's training at NETC, Newport, RI in August 1997. LT Norbraten’ first division officer assignment was to report to the USS AVENGER (MCM-1) as the Operations and Administrative Officer and deployed to the Sixth Fleet AOR in the Spring of 1999 conducting exercises with various NATO Surface Mine forces supporting the Inchon Task Group 99 for operations ALCUDRA 99/MIREM 8, OLIVES VERTES, and GALLURA 99. There, LT Norbraten was promoted to LT, earned his Officer of the Deck (Underway) qualification and Surface Warfare Officer’s insignia. In October of 2000, LT Norbraten reported to the USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) as the Main Propulsion Assistant ending his tour as the Damage Control Assistant and Engineering Repair Coordinator for a scheduled ROH. TICONDEROGA deployed to the South American AOR for Counter-drug Operations and as flagship for UNITAS 42-01, TEAMWORK SOUTH, SIFOREX and SINKEX for the USS La Moure County (LST-1194) in the winter/spring of 2001. In September 2001, LT Norbraten deployed with TICONDEROGA for Operation Noble Eagle. There, LT Norbraten earned his Engineering Officer of the Watch (Gas Turbine) qualification. In the summer of 2002, LT Norbraten reported to the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA to attend the Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES) curriculum. During his second year of attendance, he was selected to re-designate as a 1600 in the Information Professional (IP) community. In December 2004, LT Norbraten graduated with a Master’s of Science Degree in MOVES and earned a 6202 subspecialty code for modeling and simulation. After more than 22 years of naval service, LT Norbraten was placed on the retired list effective 0000 on March 1st, 2005. LT Norbraten’s personal decorations include the Navy / Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Sea Service Deployment ribbon (w/ bronze star), Expert Rifleman Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Surface Warfare Officer's Insignia, Naval Aircrew Insignia and the Enlisted Air Warfare Insignia. LT Norbraten is married to the former Sarah Victoria Evans of Monterey, CA, has three daughters, Amanda, Melinda, and Brittany, and a son, Alexander and resides in Salinas, CA.