Loveland High School Graduate 1979

George Litteral Jr served in the United States Army for over 22 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. Since retiring from the US Army, George worked for the United States Army Safety Center teaching Safety Courses around the world including aircraft and ground vehicle accident investigations, safety officer and noncommissioned officer training. For fifteen years, he was employed by Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemSector as an Occupational Safety and Health Engineer and was promoted to Aircraft Systems Safety Engineer assisting in the design and development of aircraft for today's military personnel.

George has dedicated himself physically and emotionally to helping others through numerous fund-raising events for organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, serving as Team Captain for the Northrop Grumman Recreational Club “Team STARS” in fund raising for Multiple Sclerosis, board member (currently the Treasurer) of The Suwannee Bicycle Association, as well as supporting other local charities.

AWARDS and RECOGNITION

• Over 2,000 hours obtaining Master Aircrew Member Wings

• Operation Desert Storm- Bronze Star

• Senior Enlisted Leader of an Amy Air Ambulance Company

• Aviation Safety Officer improving safety for Army aircraft

• Aircraft Systems Safety Engineer for Northrop Grumman Aerospace System Sector

• With a team, developed a System Control Architecture Monitoring System and was awarded the 2019 Invention of the Year Award with a patent granted on May 31, 2022