Duane Larson was born at Regent, North Dakota in 1916, and graduated from Regent High School. In 1941, Larson joined the US Army Air Corp and was initially assigned duty as a truck driver. After achieving high test scores, he moved into flight school, getting his wings at a base in Alabama and becoming a pilot with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Born at a very young age, Brent Allen Ehrichs began the adventure of a lifetime on February 10, 1957 in Fargo, ND. As a kid, Brent’s heroes included cowboys, fighter pilots, and of course, his parents Warren and Janice; all of whom would be both influential and ever present throughout his life. With his mom as his den leader, and his brother Kevin at his side, the Boy Scouts of America recognized Brent for his sense of duty, service to others, and preparedness by inducting him into the Order of the Arrow. In his youth, Brent also participated in the Red River Boys Choir, managed lots of mischief in countless adventures with his siblings and cousins, developed a love of sci-fi/fantasy, and a wicked sense of humor.