Dale Brown, November 2, 1956 - Dale Brown was born on November 2, 1956 in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Western European history, where he wrote a column for the University's newspaper, "The Daily Collegian." He went on to freelance for computer magazine's, such as "Run" and "Compute's Gazette for Commodore." Brown received an Air Force Commission in 1978 and while there, he received the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Combat Crew Medal and a Marksmanship Ribbon. He also wrote for several military base newspapers while he was still enlisted. He left the Air Force as a Captain and remains a multi-engine and instrument rated private pilot. He is… a director and volunteer pilot for AirLifeLine, a non profit national medical transport for needy people who cannot afford to travel for medical attention. He is also a member of the Writers Guild as well as a Life Member of the Air Force Association and the U.S. Naval Institute. Brown is the author of 12 books, all of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. His books have been published in 11 languages and over 70 countries.