Lancer science project leads to 40-year military career

Jim Engel honored for Air Force work too classified to mention

Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor

Posted 8/8/23

A North Scott science classroom was exactly what Jim Engel needed to launch his 40-year career supporting Air Force intelligence on projects he cherishes but can’t really discuss.

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