Q3 Omega Spotlight: Brother Edward  Shelton

Edward E. Shelton is a retired Army E-9 and combat veteran of the Fourth Infantry Division, having served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. 

Following his retirement from United Technologies’ Pratt & Whitney division in 2003, he continued his commitment to public service and community support. 

 

He earned an MS degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and went on to operate his private investigation and firearms training business for more than 20 years. As a Florida licensed criminal defense private investigator, he volunteered with the Criminal and Civil Regional Council for the 15th, 17th, and 19th judicial circuits, assisting in the provision of legal aid to indigent clients. 

Shelton has also served on the Riviera Beach Planning and Zoning Board and spent seven years mentoring students at Roosevelt Elementary through the Organization of Retired Omega Brothers.

In 2022, he was appointed to a council for retired military service members serving Florida, Coastal Georgia, and South Carolina. He currently chairs the Food Drive Committee, contributing 32 hours each month in support of community food assistance efforts.