Marion F. Henry, Jr., Networking & Computing Technologies Division, joined the U.S. Navy in 1974 to see the world. As Petty Officer, 2nd Class, he was assigned to support functions for the USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier, Naval Bomber Squadron VA-86. Henry did, in fact, get the opportunity to see many portions of the world, including Gibraltar, Spain, Morocco, England, Germany, Cuba, Israel, Puerto Rico, Italy, and the American Virgin Islands.

Petty Officer Henry received a Naval Commendation for saving the life of one of his shipmates who, had it not been for Petty Officer Henry's quick action, would have been tossed overboard and crushed between the ship and the gangplank.

After 4 years with the Navy, Henry returned to school and earned a BS degree in Business and Commerce from Knoxville College. He then served for another 4 years with the US. Army National Guard, where he served as 1st Platoon Sgt. and Chief of Survey. During this period he was recognized as Soldier of the Year. In 1988, Henry served in a voluntary capacity with the Tennessee Defense Force as Captain assigned to the 304th Infantry Battalion, and served there until he resigned his commission in 1991.

Henry states that people don't fully grasp that in joining the military, a person is saying, "I'm willing to die for my country." This is true even in times when there is no open conflict occurring. He remembers that on his first cruise in the Mediterranean five pilots lost their lives during training exercises. Members of the armed forces train daily, live for extended periods away from their families on foreign soil, and face the ultimate sacrifice of death daily.

During his free time Marion can be found playing golf or working out. If the outside temperature is 50 degrees or above, chances are good he will be on somebody's golf course.