Tony Kruckeberg

Anthony Kruckeberg began his aviation career in 1993 as an Army Helicopter Mechanic. Anthony has 25 years of maintenance experience on the UH-60 A/L/M Blackhawk as well as UH-1 Huey, and AH-1 Cobra. Anthony attained his FAA Pilots rating while in the U.S. Army flight school program in 2003. Anthony was rated as a Pilot in the UH-1 Huey, TH-67 Creek, and Pilot-In-Command and Maintenance Test Pilot for the UH-60 A/L/M Blackhawk. Anthony served as the full-time Aviation Maintenance Officer for the Michigan Army National Guard in Grand Ledge, MI for 12 years. Upon leaving the military in 2018, Anthony became a full-time student at Michigan State University, attaining a B.A in History Education w/ honors, a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science w/ honors, and a minor in Political Science. Anthony currently holds the FAA General and Airframe Mechanic License, FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter License, and the FAA Commercial Instrument Helicopter License. Anthony is currently pursuing his M.A. in Education - P-12 School and Postsecondary Leadership. Anthony is currently the School Board President for Great Lakes Learning Academy, President of the Military Officer’s Association – Capital Chapter, President of the Soldiers and Family Readiness Group – Grand Ledge Armory, and Eaton County Veterans Court Mentor. His hobbies include his family, community service, traveling, and the Detroit Lions.