Leon Trent...an honorable United States Air Force veteran...sings about his love for America in 2022.
Leon has performed with 'The Uniques' 'The Broadways' 'Waterfront' et al.
Leon D. Trent, a resident of Asbury Park, NJ, has been an entertainer on the Jersey Shore for over 60 years.
After graduating from Asbury Park High School, Leon enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962.
During his enlistment, Leon was stationed in various stations, his first station was at Moriarty Radar Station, New Mexico.
From New Mexico Leon was stationed at Kunsan Air Force Base, South Korea.
After completing his tour in South Korea, Leon returned stateside to Pease Air Force Base, under the Strategic Air Command.
During this period Leon was temporarily stationed to Tully Air Base, Greenland.
Upon his return from Greenland, Leon was Honorably Discharged from the Air Force after 4 years of devoted service.
He returned home to Asbury Park, NJ, where he was asked to join the Asbury Park Police due to his experience learned in Law Enforcement and Security, which he declined.
2 days after returning home, Leon started his first job in the men's clothing business working for Fisch's Dept Store on Springwood Ave, Asbury Park for 13 years. Starting as a salesman and then becoming a men's buyer for 2 stores before resigning to pursue a career in his first love... 'music'
"Enlisting in the Air Force was one of the best decisions of my life.
I was proud to represent the people of America with pride,
and be Honorably Discharged with the Good Conduct Medal,at the grade of Airman 2nd class.
God Bless America."
Leon D. Trent
'America..the land of the free and the home of the brave'
The Land That I Love - .written,arranged and produced by Nicky Addeo.
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