Frank Thornburg
Frank Thornburg retired in 2007 from a 25-year career in the U.S. Air
Force with the rank of colonel. His training is in health care, with a specialty in the area of nursing, and he held command positions in medical operations at Air Force bases in the U.S., England, and Germany. After retiring, Col. Thornburg held leadership positions in nursing at hospitals in Colorado and the VA Medical Center in Augusta. Since moving to Athens 10 years ago, he’s taken a strong interest in local history and is active in both the Athens Historical Society and Historic Athens. He volunteers with Meals on Wheels, is on the board of the American Legion and on the alumni committee of the Athens-Clarke County Citizens Police