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? ? ? ? ? What do hula hoops, the Lone Ranger TV show, “How Much is That Doggie in the Window” song, the historic event about baseball star/pilot Ted Williams being uninjured as his plane is shot down in Korea, and Mark Johnson all have in common?

They all turn 50 years old this month!!!

So, let’s get a glance at Mark over the years… Looks like Mark was ready to hold on to his first “slide rule” here instead of a baby rattle.

Toddler Mark having fun with Mom.

Mark’s love of aviation started at an early age. Here is he with his two sisters and mom in front of their airplane.

Singing in the church choir!

Now entering those teenage years… (Yes, Dad did cut his hair! Ugh!!!)

Just like aviation, Mark’s love of cars grew even more in high school. Here he is at a car rally with his sister.

As a young 24 year old… Check out the t-shirt--more cars!

Mark and Linda on their honeymoon in the Poconos. And, yes, there was a heart-shaped bathtub! (Definitely has the polyester look going. ) “Do the hustle!”

Ah, those Air Force days! Fun tooling around in the sky! Mark making sure his pilots don’t get lost.

More AF fun… Dressing up for dining outs! “My name is Johnson, Mark Johnson, and I like my martinis shaken not stirred!”

And how about those family visits while on alert!

Family time with Holly and Sara in Okinawa, Japan

Yep—going to church! (A little short on the tie, huh, Mark? )

Sharing his love of cooking with two more loves of his life

Well, just sit back in your “Lexus”, Mark-relax, and enjoy the ride! (Anybody for free coffee at Mac. Donald’s? Oops—you have to be 50!!!) Have a fantastic birthday! You deserve it!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARK!!!