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Gardner engaged in several education related activities in the years after completing U.S. Government service. He served in various teaching positions in
Fairfax County, Virginia. In 2004 he returned to Purdue University to manage research programs. Between 2006 and 2009, he was superintendent of the
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292:Edwards Air Force Base
280:MacDill Air Force Base
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