Military Ranks and Skills
Romanenko is a professional pilot. He flew Yak-18, L-29, Mig-15, Mig-17 and Mig-21, and had 39 parachute jumps. His military progression was:
- Lieutenant (October 27, 1966)
- Captain (February 3, 1971)
- Major (February 21, 1974)
- Lieutenant Colonel (December 14, 1976)
- Colonel (March 17, 1978)
- Discharged from military service on October 2, 1995 because of reaching the age limit.
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