Osborn graduated from Norfolk High School in 1992 and then attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on a Naval ROTC scholarship. After graduating in 1996 with a degree in statistics and actuarial science, Osborn was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy and entered flight training in Florida and Texas. Subsequently designated as a naval aviator, he was eventually assigned to the Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ-1) "World Watchers" at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, flying the EP-3E Aries aircraft.
On April 1, 2001, then-Lieutenant Osborn was an Electronic Warfare Aircraft Commander piloting an EP-3E aircraft with a 23-member crew near Chinese airspace[1] when a Chinese J-8IIM jet fighter that had intercepted the U.S. aircraft collided with the EP-3E. The EP-3E's propeller cut the J-8 in half and its pilot was killed. The fighter's nose section cartwheeled upward, smashing into the EP-3E's nose and tearing off its radome. The impact sent the EP-3 plane into an inverted dive, dropping 8,000 feet in 30 seconds and falling another 6,000 feet before Osborn had the EP-3E's nose up and wings level.[2] In a September 2003 article in the Naval Aviation News, Osborn told Jim Turnbull that once he regained control of the plane he "called for the crew to prepare to bail out."[2] They donned parachutes and initiated an emergency destruct plan, which included destroying intelligence equipment and sensitive documents on board.
After an emergency landing at the Lingshui Air Base on Hainan Island, Osborn and his crew were taken to a Chinese military barracks where they were detained and interrogated for 12 days. The aircraft was dismantled by American engineers after much negotiation between the countries and returned to the US in boxes after months of scrutiny by Chinese officials. On April 12, 2001 the crew were released from Chinese custody and returned to the United States. After the Hainan Island incident, Osborn was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.[3]
In 2006, Osborn won the Republican nomination for the office of Nebraska State Treasurer by defeating Republican incumbent Ron Ross, who had been appointed to the position on January 6, 2004[4] by Governor Mike Johanns. In the primary election, Osborn received 148,355 votes to Ross's 85,541, for a 63.4%–36.6% victory.[5] In the general election, Osborn obtained 410,459 votes to Nebraska Party candidate John H. Gaithings's 127,586 votes, winning 76.3%–23.7%.[6]
In 2007, the Aspen Institute selected Osborn to be a part of their Aspen-Rodell Fellows Program in Public Leadership[7] and was also elected Vice President of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.[8] He is also a shareholder with the SilverStone Group, a financial services firm in Omaha, Nebraska.
During his tenure in office, Osborn reduced the state treasurer's budget by 12.8 percent.[9]
In September 2009, Osborn announced he would not seek re-election for Nebraska State Treasurer.[10]
On June 2, 2013, Osborn announced that he would seek election to the U.S. Senate from Nebraska, after incumbent Senator Mike Johanns announced that he would retire after one term.[11] Osborn lost the May 13, 2014, primary to Ben Sasse.
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For the chef see Shane Osborn chef Shane Osborn born June 21 1974 is an American politician and naval aviator who served as the 42nd Nebraska State Treasurer from 2007 to 2011 He is a member of the Republican Party He was the U S pilot during the Hainan Island incident Shane OsbornOsborn in 201342nd Treasurer of NebraskaIn office January 7 2007 January 6 2011GovernorDave HeinemanPreceded byRon RossSucceeded byDon StenbergPersonal detailsBorn 1974 06 21 June 21 1974 age 49 Loomis South Dakota U S Political partyRepublicanWebsitewebsiteMilitary serviceBranch service United States NavyRankLieutenant commander Contents 1 Military career 2 Political career 2 1 State treasurer 2 2 2014 U S Senate campaign 3 References 4 External linksMilitary career editMain article Hainan Island incident Osborn graduated from Norfolk High School in 1992 and then attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln on a Naval ROTC scholarship After graduating in 1996 with a degree in statistics and actuarial science Osborn was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy and entered flight training in Florida and Texas Subsequently designated as a naval aviator he was eventually assigned to the Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One VQ 1 World Watchers at NAS Whidbey Island Washington flying the EP 3E Aries aircraft On April 1 2001 then Lieutenant Osborn was an Electronic Warfare Aircraft Commander piloting an EP 3E aircraft with a 23 member crew near Chinese airspace 1 when a Chinese J 8IIM jet fighter that had intercepted the U S aircraft collided with the EP 3E The EP 3E s propeller cut the J 8 in half and its pilot was killed The fighter s nose section cartwheeled upward smashing into the EP 3E s nose and tearing off its radome The impact sent the EP 3 plane into an inverted dive dropping 8 000 feet in 30 seconds and falling another 6 000 feet before Osborn had the EP 3E s nose up and wings level 2 In a September 2003 article in the Naval Aviation News Osborn told Jim Turnbull that once he regained control of the plane he called for the crew to prepare to bail out 2 They donned parachutes and initiated an emergency destruct plan which included destroying intelligence equipment and sensitive documents on board After an emergency landing at the Lingshui Air Base on Hainan Island Osborn and his crew were taken to a Chinese military barracks where they were detained and interrogated for 12 days The aircraft was dismantled by American engineers after much negotiation between the countries and returned to the US in boxes after months of scrutiny by Chinese officials On April 12 2001 the crew were released from Chinese custody and returned to the United States After the Hainan Island incident Osborn was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross 3 In 2005 Osborn left the Regular Navy as a Lieutenant Commander after nine years of active duty and entered the Navy Reserve Political career editState treasurer edit In 2006 Osborn won the Republican nomination for the office of Nebraska State Treasurer by defeating Republican incumbent Ron Ross who had been appointed to the position on January 6 2004 4 by Governor Mike Johanns In the primary election Osborn received 148 355 votes to Ross s 85 541 for a 63 4 36 6 victory 5 In the general election Osborn obtained 410 459 votes to Nebraska Party candidate John H Gaithings s 127 586 votes winning 76 3 23 7 6 In 2007 the Aspen Institute selected Osborn to be a part of their Aspen Rodell Fellows Program in Public Leadership 7 and was also elected Vice President of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators 8 He is also a shareholder with the SilverStone Group a financial services firm in Omaha Nebraska During his tenure in office Osborn reduced the state treasurer s budget by 12 8 percent 9 In September 2009 Osborn announced he would not seek re election for Nebraska State Treasurer 10 2014 U S Senate campaign edit Main article 2014 United States Senate election in Nebraska On June 2 2013 Osborn announced that he would seek election to the U S Senate from Nebraska after incumbent Senator Mike Johanns announced that he would retire after one term 11 Osborn lost the May 13 2014 primary to Ben Sasse References edit CNN archives a b Lt Shane Osborn looking at a miracle Naval Aviation News Find Articles at BNET com Awards for Heroism Go to Spy Plane Crew New York Times 2001 05 19 Retrieved 2014 05 12 Nebraska Legislature Archived 2007 07 10 at the Wayback Machine State Treasurer Republican Party Nomination Archived 2015 09 24 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska Secretary of State Retrieved 2014 05 12 State Treasurer General Election Archived 2014 11 04 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska Secretary of State Retrieved 2014 05 12 Aspen Institute Archived 2005 11 07 at archive today National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators Shane Osborn in 2012 senate speculation KETV Archived 2012 03 20 at the Wayback Machine Shane Osborn enters GOP Senate race External links editFinancial information federal office at the Federal Election Commission Profile at Vote Smart Candidate profile at Our Campaigns 1 Aviation consultant profile at SilverStone Group Appearances on C SPAN Party political offices Preceded byLorelee Hunt Byrd Republican nominee for Nebraska State Treasurer2006 Succeeded byDon Stenberg Political offices Preceded byRon Ross Treasurer of Nebraska2007 2011 Succeeded byDon Stenberg Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shane Osborn amp oldid 1146100148, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
