| A native of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Frederick A. Babb was born on 11 October 1963. He never had a chance to enjoy the beauty of that city since he moved to Arizona at age four and was raised in Parker, AZ for the greater part of his youth. During his school years, he participated in several writing competitions and won awards locally for his poetry. It was the start of a hobby that would truly give him satisfaction. After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force. Upon completion of technical school, he was sent to Torrejon AB, Spain just outside of Madrid. During his time at Torrejon, he was sent for temporary duty to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Germany, England, Greece, and the Azores Islands frequently. In the Air Force he was able to visit most of the European world. These travels permitted him to gather many experiences from the various cultures he visited. |