Born in Houston Tx to Dr Joe B. Drane Jr and Rose Pauline (Allen) Drane, both of Houston. Graduated from Bellaire HS, Class of 1967, attended Texas Tech University, graduated Univ of TX Dental Branch @ Houston, Class of 1975. Entered US Air Force Aug '75. Served 13 assignments, including five overseas assignments, of which two were remote tours in Korea. Three assignments were as commander; two of those were as Medical Group Commander. Final assignment was as Air Force Director of Dental Assignments. Retired 31 Aug 2005, rank of Colonel. Highest professional award: Legion of Merit. Highest personal award: Honorary Chief Master Sergeant, 1999.

Born in Houston Tx to Dr Joe B. Drane Jr and Rose Pauline (Allen) Drane, both of Houston. Graduated from Bellaire HS, Class of 1967, attended Texas Tech University, graduated Univ of TX Dental Branch @ Houston, Class of 1975. Entered US Air Force Aug '75. Served 13 assignments, including five overseas assignments, of which two were remote tours in Korea. Three assignments were as commander; two of those were as Medical Group Commander. Final assignment was as Air Force Director of Dental Assignments. Retired 31 Aug 2005, rank of Colonel. Highest professional award: Legion of Merit. Highest personal award: Honorary Chief Master Sergeant, 1999.