 The same year he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve, was mobilised and served in various capacities from then until his retirement at the rank of Major-General in 1997.Notably he was part of the electronic security command at Cheyenne Mountain Military Complex from 1980 to 1987.White was formerly the International President of The Navigators, a worldwide Christian parachurch organization whose main purpose is the discipling (training) of Christians, with a particular emphasis on personal evangelism.