Return home:After being freed by Patton's tank division, Albert I. Pierce made his way back to the UK and then onto home. He left the military after returning home but was recalled during the Korean War. During this period he served as a Nuclear Weapons Officer at Kirtland AFB where he retired in 1963 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After his military career, he received a Masters degree in Business Administration and went on to a long career with the City of Albuquerque. He served as the Executive Director of the Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments from 1973 until his retirement in 1990. During his tenure with MRCOG, Al was responsible for much of the development of the Montano Bridge and the Paseo del Norte road plans as well as the initial planning of the Double Eagle Airport. Among his many talents he was also an accomplished home builder and cabinet maker. After his retirement, he and his wife Glenna enjoyed traveling and gardening.
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