The Benefits of Determination. Determination refers to a person's sense and firmness of purpose. It is a state of mind that keeps people going despite the challenges and obstacles that get in the way. Determination has brought to people success.
Starting in January 1987, Keating looked for help from what would become known as the Keating Five: Democratic U.S. Senators Alan Cranston of California, Dennis DeConcini of Arizona, John Glenn of Ohio, and Donald W. Riegle of Michigan, and Republican U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona.
Keating was born on November 16, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1971. Following duty aboard USS Leonard F. Mason (DD-852) in the western Pacific, he completed flight training in August 1973 and was designated as a Naval Aviator.