Allen was born in San Diego, CA, and he grew up in many different areas as a U.S. Navy "military brat." After retirement from the USN, his father settled his family in Pensacola, FL. Allen finished high school in Pensacola, and, upon graduation, joined the USAF at the age of 17. His first duty station was Pope AFB, NC as a C-130 crew chief and flight crew member. He has lived in southeastern NC ever since, with the exception of a one-yeartour inS... Show more