Tail Hook is the little brother of GI Joe's Air Component Commander, Ace. Both brothers were fascinated by flying while growing up, but Tail Hook always fancied the prestige of Naval aviation. While in High School, he had but one goal: Qualify for the US Naval Academy and he made sure to keep his grades good enough to make it into Annapolis. He graduated as valedictorian from high school and was accepted to Annapolis. Graduated the Naval Academy with top honors. During his first rotation to sea, his squadron saw action during Operation Desert Storm. He caught the eye of his squadron commander as a top notch fighter pilot. He had the highest ratings in the squadron and was recommended for special duty assignment to the US Navy Blue Angels. Served four years with the Navy's demonstration tea