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First Lieutenant Loren Douglas Hagen

First Lieutenant Loren Douglas Hagen was commissioned as a Combat Engineer upon graduation from Engineer Officer Candidate School Class 20-60 on July 18, 1969 as a distinguished graduate. His first duty assignment was as Operations and Training Officer, Group S-3 Section, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Fort Devens, Massachusetts.

His next and last assignment was as Team Leader, Reconnaissance Team Kansas, Task Force 1 Advisory Element, Training Advisory Group, Republic of . (NOTE: This unit was previously known as Command and Control North, Studies and Observation Group, Military Assistance Command Vietnam).

Following his graduation from Officer Candidate School, Lieutenant Hagen attended the Special Forces Officer Course prior to deploying to the Republic of Vietnam.

First Lieutenant Hagan was awarded the (Posthumous) for his action in the Republic of Vietnam on August 7, 1971 while serving as a team leader. His additional awards are: Bronze Star with “V” Device, Bronze Star (2nd Award), , Senior Parachutist Badge, and the .

Major Ralph Alexander Northrop

Major Ralph Alexander Northrop was commissioned as an Armor Officer upon graduation from Armor Officer Candidate School class 8-67 at , on March 3, 1967. His first duty assignment was with Headquarters, 16th Armor Group, Fort Knox, Kentucky.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Scout Leader, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne (Airmobile), , Republic of Vietnam; Operations Officer, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, (Airmobile), United States Army, Republic of Vietnam; and Headquarters and Headquarters , United States Army Element, Defense Language Center, Presidio of Monterey, , Troop Command.

His military education consists of: Military Intelligence Course, Foreign Area Officer Course, Officer Rotary Wing Aviators Course, and AH-1G (Cobra) Course.

His military awards include The Distinguished Service Cross, , Distinguished Flying Cross (2nd Award), , Air Medal (26th Award), Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Palm, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the .

Captain Norman Earl Baldwin

Captain Norman Earl Baldwin was commissioned as an Armor Officer upon graduation from United States Army Armor Officer Candidate School, class 18-66 at Fort Knox, Kentucky on 13 August, 1966. His first duty assignment was the United States Army Firing Center at , .

His subsequent duty assignments were: Detachment B-20, 201st Mobile Strike Force Company, Company B, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), United States Army Republic of Vietnam.

His military education consists of: United States Army Armor Officer Candidate School, United States Army Airborne School at , Georgia; the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at , .

His military awards include: Army Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, United States Army Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Jump Wings, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Captain Baldwin is honored on Panel 46W – Line 28 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Captain Stanley Arthur Blunt

Captain Stanley Arthur Blunt commissioned as an Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 1-66 at Fort Benning, Georgia on January 14, 1966. His first duty assignment was as a Ranger Instructor, Company D, United States Army Infantry School (3151), Ft. Benning, Georgia.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st , 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne , United States Army Pacific Command (Republic of Vietnam); Platoon Leader, Company A, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry, , United States Army Pacific Command (Republic of Vietnam); Assistant S-3, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 3rd Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Carson, Colorado; Regimental Staff Advisor, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam; Commanding Officer, Company D, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) Vietnam; S-2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) Vietnam; Instructor, Ranger Department, 20th Company, 2d Student Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia; Advisor, 1st Regimental Assistance Command, United States Army Pacific Command (Republic of Vietnam).

His military education consists of: Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Infantry Officer Candidate School, Airborne Officers Course, Vietnamese Language Course, Infantry Officers Advanced Course, and Special Forces Officer Course.

His military awards include: The Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star with “V” Device, Bronze Star (5th Award), Purple Heart (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, and Parachutist Badge.

Captain Mark Lee Holbrook

Captain Mark Lee Holbrook was commissioned as an Armor Officer upon graduation from Armor Officer Candidate School class 12-67 at Fort Knox, Kentucky on April 14, 1967. His first duty assignment was as a Basic Combat Training Officer at Fort Knox.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Light Observation Helicopter Test Pilot for OH-6A; Scout Pilot and Scout Platoon Leader, Troop A, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam; Squadron Liaison Officer, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam; Instructor in the Small Arms Division of the Weapons Department, United States Army Armor School, Fort Knox, Kentucky; Battalion Executive Officer, 6th Battalion, 3rd Basic Combat Training Brigade, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

His military education consists of: Armor Officer Candidate School, Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course, United States Army Aviation School, Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course, Method of Instruction Course, and Armor Officer Advanced Course.

His military awards include: The Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm, Over Seas Bar (2nd Award), Army Aviator Wings, M-14 Sharp Shooter Badge, and the .45 Caliber Pistol Marksman Badge.

Captain Hugh Walker Captain Robert H. Walker was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 48-67 on August 24, 1967. His first duty assignment was as Instructor, Patrolling Committee, Ranger Department, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Platoon Leader, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam; Company Commanding Officer, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam; Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam; Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, Ft. Lewis, Washington; Protocol Officer, Headquarters, United States Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His military education consists of U.S. Army Infantry Officer Candidate School, U.S. Army Infantry Instructor Training Course, and U.S. Army .

His military awards include: Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star Medal (3rd Award), Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Bronze Star Medal (4th Award), Air Medal with "V'' Device, Air Medal (6th Award), Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, Army Overseas Ribbon (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

First Lieutenant William De Brece Cody

First Lieutenant William De Brece Cody was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from the Infantry Officer Candidate School class 70-67 on 13 December, 1967. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, Company B, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colorado.

In July of 1968, First Lieutenant Cody deployed with his unit to the Republic of Vietnam. While serving as a Platoon Leader during an attempt by his company to capture the key terrain feature overlooking the infiltration route of a North Vietnamese Regiment just south of the Demilitarized Zone, First Lieutenant Cody distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions at the cost of his own life on 27 March, 1969.

His military education consists of the United States Army Infantry Officer Candidate School.

His military awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Expert Badge with rifle and automatic rifle bars.

Lieutenant Roger Charles Schultz

Lieutenant General Roger Charles Schultz was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from the Iowa Officer Candidate School in 1967. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, with 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Scout Platoon Leader, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment in Vietnam; , Company B, 2nd Battalion, 133rd Infantry; Commander, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry; Chief of Staff, Iowa ; Commander, 2nd Brigade, 34th Infantry Division; Deputy Adjutant General, Iowa National Guard; Deputy Adjutant General and Deputy Director of the Army’s Directorate for Mobilization Support; and Director of the Army National Guard until retiring in 2005. After retiring from the military, Lieutenant General Schultz served as Vice President of Unitech, Program Management Director of Lockheed Martin, and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of SENTEL Corporation. In 2015, Lieutenant General Schultz was named president of the Army Historical Foundation, the fundraising entity of the National Museum of the United States Army.

His military education consists of: Iowa Infantry Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, USA School of the Americas Jungle Expert, Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College and US Army War College.

His highest military awards include: Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, (2nd Award), Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart (2nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star Device) Vietnam Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (with Gold and Silver Star), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (with "60" Device), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (with Palm Unit Citation), and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation.

Brigadier General Robert Andrew Cocroft

Brigadier General Robert Andrew Cocroft was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School Class of 70-67 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 13 June, 1967. His first duty assignment was as Training Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 2nd Advance Individual Training Brigade, Fort Ord, California.

His notable duty assignments include: Executive Officer, Company D, 1st Battalion, 4th Combat Support Training Brigade, Fort Ord, California; Commander, Company D, 1st Battalion, 4th Combat Support Training Brigade, Fort Ord, California; Commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 84th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 84th Division, , ; Commander, Company C, 1st Battalion, 84th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 84th Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Commander, 84th Basic Training Battalion, 84th Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Commander, 2nd Brigade, 84th Division, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; and Assistant Division Commander, 84th Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His last duty assignment was served as the Assistant Division Commander, 98th Division, Rochester, New York.

His military educations consists of: Infantry Officer Advance Course, United States Army Command and General Staff College, and United States Army War College.

His military awards include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal and Parachutist Badge.

Brigadier General Cocroft was a founding member and served a term as National President of the National Association for Black Veterans which currently has chapters in 80 cities throughout the United States.

Brigadier General Glenn Andrew Goddard

Brigadier General Glenn A. Goddard was commissioned an Engineer Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 3-85 on July 26, 1985. His first duty assignment was Platoon Leader, Charlie Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Tonduchon, Republic of Korea.

His subsequent duty assignments include: S-4, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 14th Combat Engineer Battalion, Fort Ord, California; Heavy Equipment Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 14th Combat Engineer Battalion, Fort Ord, California; Executive Officer, Delta Company, 14th Combat Engineer Battalion, Fort Ord, California. Company Commander, Delta Company, 14th Combat Engineer Battalion, Fort Ord, California; Battalion Engineer, GS Detachment, 426th Civil Affairs Battalion, Upland, California; Company Commander, Delta Company, 426th Civil Affairs Battalion, Upland, California; Commander, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, Mountain View, California; Korea Team Chief, 351st Civil Affairs Command, Mountain View, California; Commander, 354th Civil Affairs Brigade, Riverdale Park, Maryland; Commanding General, 353rd Civil Affairs Command, Staten Island, New York; and Deputy Director of Military Programs, United States Army of Engineers, Washington D.C.

His military education consists of: Officer Candidate School, Engineer Officer Basic Course, Sapper Leader Course, Airborne School, Civil Affairs Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, Joint-Combined Warfighting School- Hybrid, and U.S Army War College.

His military awards include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Sapper Tab, Parachutist Badge, , German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, German Parachutist Wings, Singaporean Parachutist Wings, and Indonesian Parachutist.

Brigadier General Gerald Dieter Griffin

Brigadier General Gerald Dieter Griffin was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from California Army National Guard State Officer Candidate School on 24 August, 1968. His first duty assignment was as Assistant Adjutant, 49th Infantry Division, Fort Ord, California.

His notable duty assignments were: Rifle Platoon Leader and Executive Officer, Company C, 156th Infantry Battalion, Modesto, California; Commander, 828th Evacuation Hospital, Fresno, California; Commander, 359th Combat Support Hospital, Fresno, California; Commander, 347th Combat Support Hospital, Sunnyvale, California; Commander, 352nd Combat Support Hospital, Oakland Army Base, California; Commanding General, 2nd Medical Brigade, San Pablo, California; Deputy Commander, Clinical Services, 67th Combat Support Hospital, Wuerzburg, Germany; Deputy Commander, Task Force Medical Falcon, , Implementation Force; Emergency Room Doctor and Deputy Commander, 67th Combat Support Hospital, Wuerzburg, Germany; Deputy Commander, Task Force 67, ; Chief, 118th Combat Support Battalion, Iraq; Emergency Room Doctor, 118th Combat Support Battalion, Iraq; Brigadier General Griffin’s last duty assignment was served in Surgery, Keller Army Hospital, West Point, New York and 67th Combat Support Hospital, Wuerzburg, Germany.

His military education consists of: Infantry Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Army Medical Department Advance Course, Command and General Staff College, United States Army War College and the Emergency Medicine Residency Program, .

His highest military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with “V” Device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), , Expert Field Medical Badge, Order of Military Medical Merit and Distinguished Member of the Army Medical Regiment Honors.

Brigadier General Jeth Berrington Rey

Brigadier General Jeth Berrington Rey was commissioned as a Signal Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia on 30 May, 1996. His first duty assignment was as a Signal Officer, 3d Battalion, , Fort Benning, Georgia.

His notable duty assignments include: Commander, Company A, 112th Signal Battalion, Special Operations, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Signal Squadron Operations Officer, United States Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Commander, Signal Squadron, United States Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Commander, Special Missions Command, White House Communications Agency, Washington, D.C.; Commander, 112th Signal Battalion, 528th Sustainment Brigade, Special Operations, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Commander, 516th Signal Brigade, 311th Signal Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii; Executive Officer to the Army Chief Information Officer/G-6, Office of the Secretary of the Army, Washington, D.C.; and Director of Operations, G-3, United States Army Cyber Command, , . He is currently serving as the Director, J-6, United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, .

His military education includes: Ranger School, Airborne School, School, Combined Arms Service Staff School, United States Naval Command and Staff College, and the United States Army National War College.

His highest military awards include: Legion of Merit (3rd Award), Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), and Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd Award).

Colonel Shelly Lynne Philips Balderson

Colonel Shelly Lynne Philips Balderson was commissioned a Signal Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class of 6-87 on 25 June, 1987. Her first duty assignment was a Multichannel Platoon Leader, Company C, 54th Signal Battalion, 3rd Signal Brigade, , .

Her notable duty assignments include: Commander, 301st Single Company, 80th Training Command, , Virginia; Chief, Automation Services, 80th Training Command, Richmond, Virginia; Commander, 2-339th Regiment, Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; Logistics Automation Officer, Joint Logistics Operations Center, United States Forces-Iraq; Chief, Multinational Affairs Branch and Exercise Planner, United States Joint Forces Command, Joint Warfighting Center, Suffolk, Virginia; Deputy Chief of Staff for Initial Military; Chief of Staff, Deputy Commanding General, , Virginia; Commander, United States Army Support Activity, Fort Dix, New Jersey. Her last assignment was served as Chief of Policy, Plans, Programs and Projects, Security Assistance Training Field Activity, Deputy Chief of Staff, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Eustis, Virginia.

Her military education consists of: Signal Officer Basic Course, Signal Officer Advanced Course, Army Systems Automation Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Defense Strategy Course, Joint Forces Staff College, Command and General Staff College, and United States Army War College.

Her highest military Awards include: Legion of Merit (2nd Award); Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award); Meritorious Service Medal with (5th Award); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device and 20 year Silver Hour Glass; Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge; Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd Award) and Army Superior Unit Award.

Colonel Stephanie Baxley Batten

Colonel Stephanie Baxley Batten commissioned as a Signal Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 4-87 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 20 August, 1987. Her first duty assignment was as the Headquarters Company Commander, 51st Aviation Group, Army National Guard.

Her notable duty assignments include: Platoon Leader, 1259th Medical Evacuation Company, South Carolina Army National Guard; Physician Assistant, Company C, 163rd Support Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard; Aeromedical Physician Assistant, Detachment 4, State Area Command, South Carolina Army National Guard; Aeromedical Physician Assistant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, South Carolina Army National Guard; Aeromedical Physician Assistant, Joint Force Headquarters, 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard; Aeromedical Physician Assistant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas; Aeromedical Physician Assistant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, South Carolina Army National Guard; and Surgeon, Joint Force Headquarters, South Carolina Army National Guard. She currently serves as Deputy Commander of Clinical Services, Medical Detachment, South Carolina Army National Guard.

Her military education includes: Officer Course; UH-60 Aircraft Qualification Course; Army Medical Department Officer Advance Course; Flight Surgeon Course; Medical Administration Course; and Command and General Staff Officer Course.

Her highest military awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), and Army Aviator Badge.

Colonel Phillip Herbert Bender

Colonel Phillip Herbert Bender was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 2-84 on 27 April, 1984. His first duty assignment was as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

His notable duty assignments were: Mortar Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion/5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division; Assistant Adjutant, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division; Commander, 181st Military Intelligence Detachment, Camp Zama, Japan; Chief of Research Analysis and Offensive Counterintelligence Case Officer, United States Army Foreign Counterintelligence Attachment, Fort Meade, Maryland; Offensive Counterintelligence Operations Team Chief, Detachment 15, Counterintelligence Association, Augsburg, Germany; Commander, Detachment 16, United States Air Force Counterintelligence Association, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Operations Officer, United States Army Foreign Counterintelligence Activity, Fort Meade, Maryland; Senior Service College Fellow to the Central Intelligence Agency; Chief, Current Operations, Army Defense Clandestine Service, Pentagon; CJ2X, Combined -76, Bagram, ; Chief of Counterintelligence, Army Defense Clandestine Service G2, Pentagon. His last duty assignment was served as Commander, United States Army Foreign Counterintelligence Activity, Fort Meade, Maryland.

His military education consists of: Infantry Officer Basic Course; Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course; Combined Armed Services School; Command and General Staff Officer Course; Military Operations Training Course; Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Training Course; United States Army War College.

His highest military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award).

Colonel Lucious Edmond Delk

Colonel Lucious Edmond Delk was commissioned as an Engineer Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 107-66 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on 30 September, 1966. His first duty assignment was as a Highway Engineer Officer, Orlean, .

His notable duty assignments were: Platoon Leader, Company B, 15th Engineer Battalion, Dong Tam, Vietnam; Executive Officer, Company E and Group S1, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Reconnaissance Team Leader, Military Assistance Command, 5th Special Forces Group, Danang, Vietnam; Company Commander and Operations Officer, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Basic Training Brigade, Fort Dix, New Jersey; Operations Officer and Task Force Officer in Charge, 716th Battalion, Fort Riley, Kansas; Deputy Division G3, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; Commander, 709th Military Police Battalion, Frankfurt, Germany; Chief, Military Police Operations, Falls Church, Virginia; Chief Law Enforcement Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Pentagon; Commander, 18th Military Police Brigade, Frankfurt, Germany; and Commander, 18th Military Police Brigade, Zakho, Iraq. His last duty assignment was served as Assistant Commandant, 701st Military Police Battalion, Fort McClellan, .

His military education includes: Engineer Officer Candidate School, Airborne Training School, Special Forces Qualification Course, Ranger Course, Infantry Officer Advanced Course, and United States Army War College.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit (3rd Award), Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), Vietnam Service Medal with 6 Service Stars, Humanitarian Service Medal (2nd Award), Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Vietnam Jump Wings.

Colonel William Phillip Dickens Jr.

Colonel William Phillip Dickens, Jr. was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School Class of 507 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 22, July, 1968. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, Company C, 23rd Infantry Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Anchorage, Alaska.

His notable duty assignments include: Company Commander, 3rd Advanced Infantry Training Brigade, Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Operations Officer, 271st Combat Aviation Company, Camp Humphreys, Korea; Commander, Company B, 1st Battalion, 508th Airborne Infantry Regiment, , Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Professional Development Officer, Infantry/Aviation Branch, United States Army Military Personnel Center, Alexandria, Virginia; Commander, 48th Assault Aviation Company, VII Corps, Nellingen, Germany; Executive Officer, 223rd Combat Aviation Battalion, VII Corps, Echterdingen, Germany, Commander, 1st Attack Helicopter Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, , ; Executive Officer, Legislative Liaison, Army Staff, Pentagon; and Chief of Aviation Requirements, Operations and Plans, Pentagon. His last duty assignment was served as Deputy Director of Army Force Protection, Pentagon.

His military education includes: Jumpmaster School, Ranger School, United States Army Flight School, Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Nuclear Chemical Target Analysis, Marine Command and Staff College, UH60 Qualification Course, United States Army War College and Harvard University National Security Program.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit (2nd Award), Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medals (6th Award), Air Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medals (3rd Award), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Combat Infantryman Badge, , Expert Infantrymen Badge, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, and Ranger Tab.

Colonel Kenneth Walter Harding

Colonel Kenneth Walter Harding was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School class 6-65 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 22 January, 1965. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Assistant S2, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Vietnam; Instructor Combined Arms and Tactics Branch, United States Army Training School, Fort Eustice, Virginia; Company Commander, 519th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Assistant G2 Plans, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort. Bragg, North Carolina; Comptroller, United States Army Field Station, Augsburg, Germany; Instructor, United States Naval Amphibious School, Coronado, California; Resource Management Officer, United States Army Intelligence School, Fort Devens, Massachusetts; Director, Training and Doctrine, Unites States Army Intelligence School, Fort Devens, Massachusetts. His last duty assignment was served as Deputy Chief of Staff, Resource Management, US Army Intelligence and Security Command, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

His military education consists of: Infantry Officer Candidate School, Jungle Warfare School, Military Intelligence Officers Advanced Course, Military Comptrollership, and Armed Forces Staff College.

His military awards include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (7th Award), Armed Forces Reserve Military Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Colonel Ernest Lynn Hepler Jr.

Colonel Earnest Lynn Hepler Jr. was commissioned an Engineer Officer upon graduation from Engineer Officer Candidate School class 107-66 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on 30 September, 1966. His first duty assignment was as a Rotary Wing Aviator, 336th Assault Helicopter Company, Soc Trang, Vietnam.

His notable duty assignments include: Chief Audiology Clinic, Walson Army Hospital, Fort Dix, New Jersey; Chief, Audiology Clinic, 97th General Hospital, Frankfurt, West Germany; Assistant Director, Army Audiology & Speech Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington D.C.; Chief, Audiology & Speech Clinic, 2nd General Hospital, Landstuhl, West Germany; Chief, Occupational Health and Epidemiology Branch, 10th Medical Laboratory, Landstuhl, West Germany; Chief, Bio Acoustics Division, US Army Environmental Hygiene Agency, , Maryland; Director of Radiation and Entomological Sciences, US Army Environmental Hygiene Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; and Chief of Staff, United States Army Environmental Hygiene Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. His last duty assignment was served as the Brigade Commander, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.

His military education includes: Rotary Wing Warrant Officer Aviator Course, Engineer Officer Candidate School, Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course, University of Florida, Medical Department Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff Officer Course, Senior Officers Legal Course.

His highest military awards include: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2nd Award), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Air Medal w/ “V” Device, Air Medal (15th Award), Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Superior Unit Award, Army Aviator Badge.

Colonel Richard Joseph Hoerner

Colonel Richard Joseph Hoerner was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 02-92 on 17 April, 1992. His first duty assignment was as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Company B, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

His notable duty assignments were: Company Executive Officer and Scout Platoon Leader, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Rifle Company Commander and Headquarters Company Commander, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Iraq Budget Officer, Army Central Command, , South Carolina; Director of Resource Management, Area Support Group- Qatar; Branch Chief, Afghanistan Budget, Army Central Command, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina; Assistant Chief of Staff, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Professor of Military Science, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama; Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon; Director of Resource Management, United States Forces Afghanistan , Bagram, Afghanistan; Assistant Chief of Staff , XVII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, Camp Arifjan, . He currently serves as the Commandant of the United States Army Finance and Comptroller School and Chief of the at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

His military education consists of: Ranger School; Airborne School; United States Jumpmaster School; Pathfinder School; United States Army Command and General Staff College; and the Combined Arms Service Staff School.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Colonel Ronald Durante Hyatte

Colonel Ronald Durante Hyatte was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School class 3-70 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 6 February, 1970. His first duty assignment was Officer in Charge, Rifle Squad Tactical Ranges, 3rd Advanced Individual Training Brigade, United States Army Training Center Infantry, Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

His notable duty assignments include: Platoon Leader, Company D, 58th Infantry, Phu Tai, Republic of Viet Nam; Commander, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, Fort Dix, New Jersey; Commander, Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Division, Garlstedt, Germany; Commander, 16th Ordnance Battalion, 61st Ordnance Brigade, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland; Commander, United States Army Materiel Command, Materiel Readiness Support Activity, Lexington-Bluegrass Army Depot, Kentucky; Chief, Customer Support Center, United States Army Materiel Command, Logistics Support Activity, , Alabama; Commander, United States Army Materiel Command, Logistics Assistance Office-Far East, Yongsan, ; and Deputy Director, United States Army Materiel Command, Logistics Support Activity, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. His last duty assignment was served as Commander, United States Army Materiel Command, Logistics Support Activity, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

His military education includes: Jungle Warfare School, Command and General Staff College, Combat Developers Course, Inspector General Course, and United States Air Force War College.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit (3rd Award), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (7th Award), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Colonel Ronny Anthony Johnson

Colonel Ronny Anthony Johnson was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School class 4-95 at Fort Benning, Georgia Class on 25 August, 1995. His first duty assignment was Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Republic of Korea.

His notable duty assignments include: Platoon Leader and Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, , Georgia, Commander, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Tactical Officer, United States ; Operations Officer and Executive Officer, 6th Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; Executive Officer, 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), , Arlington, Virginia; and Commander, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division, , Texas. Colonel Johnson currently serves as Chief of Maneuver, Aviation, and Soldier Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, Army Capabilities and Integration Center, Fort Eustis, Virginia.

His military education consists of: Infantry Officer Candidate School, Long Range Surveillance Leadership Course, Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, Infantry Mortar Leader, Infantry Maneuver Captain Career, Combined Arms Services and Staff School, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Intermediate Level Education Qualification, Joint and Combined Warfighting School, and the Army War College.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award), Army Commendation Medal (7th Award), Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award), and Ranger Tab.

Colonel Christopher Keith Kennedy

Colonel Christopher Keith Kennedy commissioned as an Armor Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 03-91 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 31 May, 1991. His first duty assignment was an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Platoon Leader in the 4th Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

His notable duty assignments include: Commander, Company D and Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 33rd Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington; Assignment Officer, U.S. Army Personnel Command, Alexandria, Virginia; Regimental Executive Officer, 3rd Airfield Control Radar, Iraq; Armor Colonel Assignment Officer, Senior Leader Development Office, Department of the Army Staff, Pentagon; Commander, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Georgia; G3, Maneuver , Fort Benning, Georgia; Maneuver, Fires, and Effects Division Chief, Officer Personnel Management Directorate, Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky; Commander, 4th Cavalry Brigade, East, Fort Knox, Kentucky; and G3, Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky. He is currently assigned as the Director, Strategic Initiatives Group, Defense Clandestine Service, G-9 Army Staff, Pentagon.

His military education includes: Airborne School, Battalion Maintenance Officer’s Course, United States Army Command and General Staff Course, and United States Army War College.

His highest military awards include: Legion of Merit (2nd Award), Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (7th Award), Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), and Combat Action Badge.

Colonel Carolyn Faye Kleiner

Colonel Carolyn Faye Kleiner was commissioned as a Military Intelligence Officer upon graduation from the New Jersey State Officer Candidate School in 1985. Her first duty assignment was as a Staff Officer, G-2, 50th Armored Division, New Jersey National Guard Headquarters.

Her notable duty assignments include: Individual Mobilization Augmentee; Director of Select Service District, National Guard; United States Atlantic Command J-2; Deputy J-2 of the Center for Joint Preparation and Onward Movement, Fort Benning, Georgia; United States Army Reserve Readiness Command Assessment and Assistance Team Evaluator; Operations Officer of the Western Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center; Director of Reserve Support, United States Pacific Command’s Joint Intelligence Center; Commander, United States Army Reserve Military Intelligence Readiness Command’s Strategic Level Intelligence Brigade; and Reserve Advisor, Director of the United States Army War College Strategic Studies Institute.

Her military education consists of: Military Intelligence Pre-Command Course, Reserve Component Mobilization Planners Course, Command and General Staff College, Senior Cryptologic Reserve Officer Course, United States Army War College, and the United States Army Reserve Training Course.

Her highest military awards include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (6th Award), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.

Colonel George Michael Lind

Colonel George Michael Lind was commissioned as an Adjutant General Officer upon graduation from Kansas State Officer Candidate School class 10-66, in June of 1966. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, 800th Replacement Company Tulsa, Oklahoma.

His subsequent duty assignments were: S-3 and S-1, 2nd Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, Bethel, ; Rotary Wing Aviator, 137th Aviation Company, Topeka, Kansas; Postal Officer and Assistant Adjutant General, 89th Infantry Division, Wichita, Kansas; Commander, 430th Personnel Services Company, Wichita, Kansas; Chief of Intelligence Division, Chief of Force Structure Division, and Chief of Schools Division, 89th Army Reserve Command, Wichita, Kansas; Chief, Programs, Office of Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.; Associate Director, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Force Management/Personnel Office, Special Operations Detachment, Washington, D.C.; Chief, Construction Management Office, Aircraft Repair and Supply Center, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve, Headquarters Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.; and Director, Resource Management Center, Army Reserve Personnel Center, St. Louis, Missouri. His last duty assignment was served as Special Projects Officer, Chief Army Reserve, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve for Headquarters Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.

His military education includes: Military Intelligence Officer Course, Command and General Staff College, Inspector General School, National Security Management Course, and Professional Military Comptroller School.

His highest military awards include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, and Army Superior Unit Award.

Colonel Robert Daniel Moore

Colonel Robert Daniel Moore was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from the Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia 1942. His first duty assignment was as a Rifle Company Commander, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, .

His subsequent duty assignments were: Battalion Staff Officer, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, England; Company Commander, 351st Infantry Regiment, Trieste United States Troops, United Nations, Trieste, Italy; Instructor, Infantry School; Weapons Department, Fort Benning, Georgia; Intelligence Officer, G-2, Korea; Executive Officer, , Alabama; Intelligence Officer, USSR Branch, Eurasian Division, Office of Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence; Chief Eurasian Branch, Collection Division and Security Division, Office of Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Washington D.C.; Chief, Security Division, G-2, United States Army, Fort Richardson, Alaska; Executive Officer, 1st Battle Group, 23rd Infantry; Executive Officer, 172nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Fort Richardson, Alaska; Deputy Commander, 172nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Fort Richardson, Alaska and Deputy Chief Reserve Officers Training Corps, 1st Army. His last duty assignment was served as Professor of Military Science, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

His military education consists of: Advance Officer School, Air-Ground Operations School, Command and General Staff College, and Personnel Security Course.

His highest military awards include: Silver Star (2nd Award), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with “V” Device, Bronze Star (2nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), and Combat Infantry Badge.

Colonel Jerrold John Scharninghausen

Colonel Jerrold John Scharninghausen was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 3-87 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 25 June, 1987. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 197th Infantry Brigade, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His notable duty assignments include: Instructor and Assistant S-3, United States Army Marksmanship Unit, Fort Benning, Georgia; Medical Entomologist, 10th Medical Laboratory, Landstuhl, Germany; Executive Officer, 71st Medical Detachment, Grafenwoehr, Germany; Medical Entomologist, Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine , Landstuhl, Germany; Medical Entomologist, Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine North, Fort Meade, Maryland; Medical Entomologist, Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Aberdeen, Maryland; Theater Preventive Medicine Officer, Headquarters, North American Treaty Organization Stabilization Force, Sarajevo, ; Preventive Medicine Officer, Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Aberdeen, Maryland; Medical Entomologist, Public Health Command South, Fort McPherson, Georgia; and Preventive Medicine Officer, Public Health Command, Aberdeen, Maryland.

His military education includes: Training Developer Course, Principles of Military Preventative Medicine, Combined Arms Service and Staff School, and Command and General Staff College.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (4th Award), Meritorious Unit Citation Award, Army Superior Unit Award, Parachutist Badge, and Badge.

Colonel Craig Charles Smith

Colonel Craig Charles Smith commissioned as a Signal Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School Class 03-96 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 30 May, 1996. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, Company A, 82nd Signal Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

His subsequent duty assignments include: Battalion Adjutant and Division Radio Officer, 82nd Signal Battalion, 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Assistant Operations Officer for 304th Signal Battalion, Republic of Korea; Battalion Logistics Officer, 112th Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Commander, Company A, 112th Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Field Grade Assignment Officer, United States Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia; J63 Operations Officer, Executive Officer, and J6, United States Army Special Operations Command, MacDill Airforce Base, Florida; Commander, 112th Signal Battalion, 528th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Brag, North Carolina; and Director, Executive Communications to Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is currently serving as the Commander, 516th Signal Brigade, 311th Signal Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

His military education consists of: Jungle Warfare School; Airborne School; Jumpmaster Course; Free Fall Parachute School; Officer Candidate School; Signal Officer Basic Course; Signal Officer Advanced Course; Combined Arms Service Staff School; Survival, Escape, Resistance, Evasion School; United States Naval War College; and the United States Army National War College.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (7th Award), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal (11th Award), and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Colonel Thomas A. Staadt

Colonel Thomas A. Staadt was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 67-67 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 22 November, 1967. His first duty assignment was as an Executive Officer of the 49th Ordinance Company, Fort Riley, Kansas.

His notable duty assignments were: Flight Platoon Leader and Administrative Officer, 135th Assault Helicopter Company, Camp Bearcat, Republic of ; Aero Rifle Platoon Leader, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington; Commander, Processing Detachment, United States Army Support Command, ; Assistant G-5, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado; Commander, 190th Aviation Company, Olathe, Kansas; Chief, Aviation Division, 89th United States Army Reserve Command, Wichita, Kansas; Chief Umpire Controller, Aviation Team, 85th Division Mobilized Training Center, Fort Sheridan Illinois; Executive Officer, 305th Psychological Operations Battalion, Arlington Heights, Illinois; Chief Umpire Controller Aviation Team and Team Chief, Military Police Team, 85th Division Mobilized Training Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois; Aviation Exercise Team Leader, 85th Division Mobilized Training Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois; Aviation Staff Officer, 86th Army Reserve Command, Arlington Heights, Illinois; Battalion Commander, 3/501st Aviation Regiment, Glenview , Glenview, Illinois; and Principle Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency Regions 1, , Boston, Massachusetts.

His military education includes: Rotary Wing Aviator School, Infantry Officer Advance Course, and Command and General Staff College.

His highest military awards include: The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Air Medal (7th Award), Vietnam Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Military Medal.

Colonel Ciro Claudio Stefano

Colonel Ciro Claudio Stefano was commissioned as an Aviation Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School, class 1-93 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 28 January, 1993. His first duty assignment was as Executive Officer, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Camp Humphreys, Korea.

His notable duty assignments include: Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, , Kentucky; Commander, Olympia Recruiting Company, Seattle Recruiting Battalion; Battalion Executive Officer, 82nd Aviation Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Iraq; Battalion S3, 414th Brigade Support Battalion, Hanau, Germany; Battalion Executive Officer, 104th Air Staff Board, Hanau, Germany; Germany; Senior Combat Maneuver Advisor, 33rd Brigade , Karbala, Iraq; G3 Chief of Plans, United States Army Europe, Heidelberg, Germany; Executive Officer, , Heidelberg, Germany; Professor of Military Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts; Chief of Military Science, United States Military Academy, West, Point, New York; and the First-ever American Colonel to serve as the Division G3, 10th Panzer Division, German Army, Wuerzburg, Germany. He currently serves as the Senior Army Advisor to the New York National Guard.

His military education includes: CH-47D and UH-60 Aircraft Qualification Courses, Ranger School, Combined Armed Services Staff School, and Command and General Staff College, Advanced Military Transition Team Course.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (7th Award), Air Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (8th Award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation Award, Army Superior Unit Award, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2nd Award), Recruiting Badge - Silver, Senior Aviator Badge, Ranger Tab, and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.

Colonel John Dee Suggs Jr.

Colonel John Dee Suggs Jr. was commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School class 1-97 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 23 January, 1997. His first duty assignment was as an Aerial Delivery Platoon Leader, 782nd Maintenance Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Corps Support Command Parachute Officer, Corps Support Company, 1st Logistical Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina: Commander, Company V, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, , Virginia; S-3, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee, Virginia; Military Advisor, International Advisory Group, Iraq; Battalion S-3, Airborne Field Services, Fort Lee, Virginia; Army Attaché, Defense Intelligence Agency, La Paz, Bolivia; Army Section Chief, United States Southern Command, Lima, Peru; Chief of Security Cooperation, , San Antonio, Texas; Army War College Fellow, University of Texas. Colonel Suggs is currently serving as the Commandant, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His military education includes: Defense Language Institute Spanish, Intermediate Level Education Argentina, Defense Course School, Army Security Assistant Course, and Senior Services College University of Texas.

His military awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd Award), and Meritorious Unit Award, Combat Action Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist's Wings, Pathfinder Badge, Rigger Badge, and .

Colonel Richard Joseph Surowiec

Colonel Richard Joseph Surowiec was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from the New York Army National Guard Officer Candidate School in 1993. His first duty assignment was Mortar Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion, 27 Infantry Brigade, Syracuse, New York.

His subsequent duty assignments include: Rifle Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Brigade, Oswego, New York; Scout Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Brigade, Hornell, New York; Company Commander, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Brigade, Syracuse, New York; Company Commander, 98th Infantry Division, Webster, New York; Assistant Operations Officer, 29th Infantry Regiment, Company Commander, 2-29th Infantry Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia; Military Transition Team Leader, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division; Operations Officer, 1-15th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning Georgia; Land Operations Officer, Joint Forces Command, Suffolk, Virginia; Commander, 1-29th Infantry Battalion, 316th Cavalry Brigade, Fort Benning, Georgia; Liaison Officer, Training and Doctrine Command, Kingston, Canada. His last duty assignment was served as Chief of the Combat Systems Integration Division at the Futures and Concepts Center, Fort Eustis, Virginia before retiring May 1st, 2020.

His military education includes: Infantry Officer Basic Course, Infantry Captains Career Course, Combined Arms Services and Staff School, Airborne School, Intermediate Level Education Course, Joint and Combined Warfighting School, Capabilities and Combat Development Course, and the United States Army War College.

His highest awards include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (2nd Award), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Combat Action Badge and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Colonel Robert Ray Ulin

Colonel Robert Ray Ulin was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer upon graduation from the California Military Academy Officer Candidate School on 23 July, 1966. His first duty assignment was Platoon Leader, Battery B, 1st Battalion, 144th Field Artillery, California Army National Guard.

His notable duty assignments include: Commander, Battery A, 5th Battalion, 22nd Field Artillery, Vietnam; Deputy Senior District Advisor, IV Corps, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam; Instructor, United States Army Field Artillery School, , Oklahoma; Commander, Headquarters Battery, 56th Field Artillery Brigade, Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany; Assistant S-3, 56th Field Artillery Brigade, Schwaebische, Gmuend, Germany; Historian, Strategist, Instructor & Author, United States Army Command and General Staff College, , Kansas; Staff Officer and Executive Officer, Policy and Programs Branch, Policy Division, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe; Chief, Army Section, Office of Defense Cooperation, -Luxembourg, United States Embassy, Brussels, Belgium; Military Assistant to the Deputy Chairman of the Military Committee, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels, Belgium; and Director, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operations, United States Army War College. His last duty assignment was served as Director, International and Western European Studies, United States Army War College

His military education consists of: Pershing Officers Course; Command and General Staff College; Security Assistance Management Overseas Course; Army War College; and National Security Management, Kennedy School, Harvard University.

His highest military awards include: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Air Medal (6th Award), and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Colonel Donald William Venn

Colonel Donn William Venn was commissioned as an Armor Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 2-67 at Fort Knox, Kentucky on 10 January, 1967. His first duty assignment was as a Training Officer, Company I, 2nd Training Brigade, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Platoon Leader, Troop B, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, Vietnam; Civil Affairs Officer, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, Vietnam; Commander, Headquarters Company, 118th Field Artillery Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, Savannah Georgia; State Education Officer, Headquarters State Area Command, Georgia Army National Guard, Atlanta, Georgia; Recruiting and Retention Officer, Headquarters State Area Command, Georgia Army National Guard, Atlanta, Georgia; Commander, 1 Squadron, 108th Armored Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, Calhoun, Georgia; and Military Personnel Officer, Headquarters State Area Command, Atlanta, Georgia. His last duty assignment was served as Chief of Staff, Georgia Army National Guard, Headquarters State Area Command, Atlanta, Georgia.

His military education includes: United States Army Civil Affairs Officer Course, Combined Armed Services Staff School, and United States Army Command and General Staff College.

His highest military awards include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Colonel Edward Cecil Vogelsang

Colonel Edward Cecil Vogelsang was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 112 at Fort Benning, Georgia on November 27, 1942. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, Infantry Replacement Training Center, Camp Croft, South Carolina.

His notable duty assignments were: Armored Infantry Commander, Company B, 48th Armored Battalion, European Theater of Operations; Commander, Company Headquarters, 8th Army, Far East Command; Executive Officer, Command Post, Tokyo, Armed Forces Far East; Executive Officer, Headquarters, 3rd United States Army Missile Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Battle Group Commander, 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry, United States Army Europe; Executive Officer, Headquarters, VII Corps, US Army Europe; Deputy Chief of Staff, US Army Continental Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia; Chief, Military Personnel Division, United States Army Continental Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia; Chief, General Headquarters, Operation and Intelligence, United States Army Ethiopia, Military Advisory Assistance Group, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and Inspector General, United States Army School/Training Center, , Georgia.

His military education includes: Infantry Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Advance Course, US Army Command General Staff College, US Army Nuclear Weapons, US Army School Command Europe, and Inspector General Orientation.

His military awards include: Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Purple Heart (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Joint Services Achievement Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African and Middle East Medal (3rd Award), World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan), National Service Defense Medal (2nd Award), Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, The Belgian Fourragere, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Colonel Daniel Angus White

Colonel David Angus White was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 4-51 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on October 1951. His first duty assignment was as a Forward Observer, 456th Artillery Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Battery Executive Officer, 145th Field Artillery Battalion, ; 8th Army Korea as a Battery Officer and Aerial Observer; 386th Field Artillery Battalion; Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company; 3rd Brigade, 104th Infantry Training Division; Commander, 3rd Battalion, 104th Division Artillery; and Commander of Terminal Bravo, Unites States Army Reserve Control Group.

His military education consists of: Officer Candidate School, Parachutists School, Jump School, Field Artillery Advance Course, Air Defense (Nikes/Hercules) Course, Senior Officer Surface-to-Air Missile Course, Intelligence Advance Course, Division Artillery Staff Officer Course, Command and General Staff Residence Course, Armed Forces Staff College, and Transportation Advance Course.

His military awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (3rd Award), Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Reserve Component Achievement Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal (with 3 stars), United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, Parachutists Badge, and Army Badge.

Lieutenant Colonel William Thomas Bayha

Lieutenant Colonel William Thomas Bayha was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School class 4-59 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 7 October, 1959. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, Company C, 1st Battle Group, 35th Infantry, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Executive Officer, Team A, 1st Special Forces Group, Okinawa and ; Team B Intelligence Officer, 1st Special Forces Group, Vietnam; Commanding Officer, Team A, 1st Special Forces Group, Vietnam; Company Commander, 3rd Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky; Battalion Executive Officer, 3rd Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky; Commanding Officer, Team B, 1st Special Forces Group, Okinawa, Japan; Operations Officer, Operation 35, Studies and Observations Group, Vietnam; Operations Officer, Headquarters, United States Army Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan; and Advisor to the Philippine Army, Manila, . His last duty assignment was served as a Military Attaché, United States Embassy, Tokyo, Japan.

His military education includes: Armor Career Course; Command and General Staff College; Defense Language Institute, Chinese and Japanese; and Defense Intelligence School.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award), Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd Award), and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Captain Ronald Lee Highland

Captain Ronald Lee Highland was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 070-67 at Fort Benning, Georgia on December 13, 1967. His first duty assignment was with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion (Mechanized), 9th Infantry Regiment (“Manchu”), Korea.

His subsequent service assignments were: S-3 Air, 2nd Battalion (Mechanized), 9th Infantry Regiment (“Manchu”), Korea; Officer in Charge of Receiving Platoon, Administrative Officer, and Executive Officer of Holding Company, Special Processing Detachment, Fort Riley, Kansas; and Chief, Fort Sill Branch, Veterinary Activities, United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

His military education consists of Infantry Officer Candidate School

His military awards include: Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), and Humanitarian Service Medal.

Captain Ronald Highland distinguished himself in the medical community and was selected for Who’s Who in Veterinary Science and Medicine, 1991 – 1992. He has been serving in the office of Kansas House of Representatives, District 51, since January 14, 2013.

Lieutenant Colonel James Ronald Pasqualini

Lieutenant Colonel James Ronald Pasqualini commissioned as an Engineer Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, Officer Candidate Reserve Component Course 2-84 on 26 October, 1984. His First duty assignment was as a Heavy Equipment Platoon Leader, Company B, Troop Program Unit, 463rd Engineer Battalion, Weirton, West Virginia.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Instructor, Troops Program Unit 2070th United States Army Reserve Forces school, Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Engineer Project Officer, Advance Training United States Army Corps Engineer, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan; Intel Analyst, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, United States Transportation Command, Scott Airforce Base, Illinois: Logs Plans Officer, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, United States Indo-Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii; Operations Officer, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, United States Army Regiment, Intel Advance Element, Washington District of Columbia; Intel Plans Officer, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, The United States Central Command, McDill Airforce Base, Florida; and Staff Officer, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, United States Army Joint Support Element, Washington D.C. His last duty assignment was served as the Defense Casualty Liaison Officer, Defense Prisoner of War, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon.

His military education Consists of: Air Assault School; Engineer Officer Basic School; Instructor Training Course; Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course; Combined Arms and Services Staff School; Command and General Staff Course; Logistics Executive Development Course.

His civilian distinctions include 29 years of dedicated service to the Intelligence community. He was promoted to the Senior Executive Service and awarded the Career Intelligence Medal, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, and the Intelligence Commendation Medal. He Retired as the Deputy Director of Logistics, Directorate of Support for the Central Intelligence Agency.

Major John Anthony Brown

Major John Anthony Brown was commissioned an Air Defense Artillery Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 1-92 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 30 January, 1992. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, Battery A, 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

His subsequent duty assignments include Assistant S2, 1-62nd Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Battalion S2, 1-62nd Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Executive Officer, 1-62nd Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; All Source Chief, 103rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Assistant S3, 2nd Battalion, 363rd Regiment, Camp Parks, California; and Deputy Combined Joint, Combined Joint Tactical Force-10, Kandahar, Afghanistan. His last duty assignment was served as Intelligence Officer, 416th Theater Engineer Command, Darien, Illinois.

His military education includes: Air Defense Officer Basic Course, Air Defense Officer Short Range Air Defense Course, Military Intelligence Transition Course, Military Intelligence Advance Course, Airborne School, and Air Assault School.

His highest military awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award).

Major Brown joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1999 as a special agent first assigned to the Field Office. He has deployed to Iraq as a member of a FBI team working counterterrorism with the Department of Defense. He rose through the ranks to assume the role of Special Agent in Charge of Cyber and Counterintelligence in the Los Angeles Field Office and Special Agent in Charge of the San Diego Field Office. He is currently serving as the Assistant Director, Senior Executive Service, Counter Intelligence at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Captain Thomas Francis Burke, Jr

Captain Thomas Francis Burke was commissioned as an Adjutant General Officer upon graduation from 51st Company, Infantry Officer Candidate School Class 01-73 on January 16, 1973. His first duty assignment was to Fort Bliss, Texas.

His last duty assignments were served in: 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina and United States Central Command, Office of Military Cooperation, American Embassy, .

His military education includes the Infantry Officer Advance Course and Special Forces Officer Course.

His highest military awards include: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, , Expert Infantry Badge, and Marine Corps Combat Action Medal. He is also the recipient of the Army's Meritorious Civilian Service Award and numerous Department of State Meritorious and Superior Honor Awards.

After military service, Captain Burke went on to a distinguished career with the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. He was selected for Equivalent, and served at American Embassies in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Venezuela, , Belarus, Iraq and Afghanistan. His notable assignments include: Supervisory Post Management Officer for the Near East and South Central Asian Executive Bureau; Senior Foreign Service Officer, Provisional Reconstruction Team, Taji, Iraq; Senior Liaison Officer, American Embassy Office of lnteragency Provisional Affairs to International Security Assistance Force; and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Stability Operations Headquarters. He retired from the Foreign Service in 2012 but continues to serve as an lnteragency Consultant to the Department of Defense and is a certified Motorcycle Rider Coach in Florida and the Harley- Davidson Riding Academy.

First Lieutenant Barry William Mawn

First Lieutenant Barry William Mawn was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 22-69 at Fort Benning, Georgia on July 11, 1969. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, Charlie Company, 2/17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Camp Kaiser, Unchon, South Korea.

His subsequent duty assignment was served as Assistant Operations Officer in Weapons Development, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His military education consists of Infantry Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia. His military awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

After Military Service, First Lieutenant Barry William Mawn served as an agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 30 years. His notable assignments were: Special Agent in Charge, all FBI Operations in Eastern Half of Tennessee; Special Agent in Charge, all FBI Operations in New Jersey; Special Agent in Charge, all FBI Operations Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and . His last position before retirement was Assistant Director in Charge, all FBI Operations in New York City, Long Island, and West Chester County, New York, the largest field office within the FBI.

His Civil Service awards include: FBI Medal for Meritorious Achievement; Rank of Meritorious Executive – FBI from President William J. Clinton, 1995; Rank of Distinguished Executive – FBI from President George W. Bush, 2001; CIA Agency Seal Medallion, CIA General William J. Donovan Award for Excellence; United States Secret Service Director’s Honor Award, 2002; and the Military Order of the World Wars, Individual Law and Order Exceptional Service Award.

Colonel David Noel Tool

Colonel David Noel Tool was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School, class 6-65 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 22 June, 1965. His first duty assignment was as a Personnel Officer, United States Army Training Center, Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Rifle/Weapons Platform Leader/ Executive Officer, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Vietnam; Transpiration Officer, Army Terminal Unit, Charleston, South Carolina; Arts & Monuments Officer, 301st Civil Affairs Battalion, Los Angeles, California; Psychological Operations Officer, 306th Psychological Operations Battalion, Los Alamitos, California; Headquarter Commandant, 63rd Army Reserve Command, Los Alamitos, California; Commander, 377th Personnel & Administration Battalion, 63rd Army Reserve Command, Long Beach, California; Chief, Unit Training Division, 63rd Army Reserve Command, Los Alamitos, California; and Assistant Chief of Staff, Personnel, 311th Corps Support Command, Los Angles, California.

His military education consists of: Infantry Officer School, Jungle Operations Course, Infantry Officer Advanced Course, and Command and General Staff College.

His military awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with a Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Lieutenant Colonel Neal Carson Whetsel Jr

Lieutenant Colonel Neal Carson Whetsel was commissioned a Quartermaster Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, Class 67-7 Fort Lee, Virginia on 4 May, 1967. His first duty assignment as a Petroleum Supply and Storage Officer, Headquarters, 260th Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee, Virginia.

His subsequent duty assignments include: 520th Quartermaster Company, 260th Quarter Master Battalion, Fort Lee, Virginia; 15th Supply and Service Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Republic of Vietnam; Garrison, , ; United States Army Reserve School, Knoxville, Tennessee; United States Army Reserve Control Group, St. Louis, Missouri; Individual Mobilization Assignment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; United States Army Reserve School, Nashville, Tennessee; and 125th Army Reserve Command, Nashville, Tennessee. His last duty assignment was served in the Individual Ready Reserve United States Personnel Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

His military education includes: Petroleum Officer Supply Course, United States Third Army Method of Instruction Course, Quartermaster Officer Advanced Course, Junior Officer Preventative Maintenance Course, and Command and General Staff College.

His highest military awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.

Lieutenant Colonel Whetsel has served as the Secretary, Treasurer and President of the Tennessee Reserve Officers Association. He is an avid volunteer, member, and trustee of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5154, Knoxville, Tennessee. He volunteers countless hours yearly in support of the Post 5154’s Buddy Poppy drive.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard William Wood

Richard William Wood was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia on 6 March, 1954. His first duty assignment was to the 1st Armored Division.

His notable duty assignments include: Rifle Company Commander, Battalion Executive Officer, 2nd Infantry Division, Division Plans Officer, 2nd Infantry Division; Staff Officer to the Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Pentagon, Washington D.C.; Executive Officer, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, United States Army Vietnam; Operations Officer G3, 1st Cavalry Division. His last duty assignment was as the Executive Officer to the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.

His military education consists of: Infantry Officer Candidate School, Infantry Advanced Course, Basic Airborne Course, Infantry Training Centre, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Intelligence Community Officer Course, and Military Assistance Training Advance.

His highest military awards include: Silver Star, Bronze Star with “V” Device, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm (4th Award), Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar.

Major Ronald Edward Markiewicz

Major Ronald Edward Markiewicz was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 22-69 at Fort Benning, Georgia on July 19, 1969. His first duty assignment was as a Training Officer, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Advance Infantry Training Brigade, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

His notable duty assignments include: Rotary Wing Aviator, 71st Assault Helicopter Company, 14th Aviation Battalion, 16th Aviation Group, 23rd Infantry Division, Chu Lai, Vietnam; Commander, Headquarter and Headquarters Company, 50th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas; Regional Training Officer, Army Recruiting Command, Midwest Region, Fort Sheridan, Illinois; Area Commander, Army Recruiting Command Midwest Region, Chicago District, Deerfield Area, Deerfield, Illinois; Logistics Officer, Supply Systems Management Division, 8th United States Army and United Nations Command, Yong Son, Republic Of Korea; Chief, Tank Automotive and Armament Divisions, Military Management Center, 13th Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas; and Operations Officer, Military Management Center, 13th Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas. His last duty assignment was served as Advisor, Troop Command, Puerto Rico National Guard, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

His military education includes: Officers Rotary Wing Aviator Course, Infantry Officers Advance Course, Supply Management Officers Course, and Defense Resources Management Education Center, Analytical Decision Making Course.

His highest military awards include: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), and Air Medal (18th award).

Major Arthur Lee Minnefield

Major Arthur Lee Minnefield was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 002-65 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 15 February, 1965. His first duty assignment was as a Platoon Leader, Troop E, 17th Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vietnam.

His subsequent duty assignments were: Company Commander, Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky; Commander, Company C, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Vietnam; Operations Officer, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Vietnam; and Instructor, Reserve Officer Training Corps, University of Texas A&M. His last duty assignment was served in 3rd Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

His military education consists of: Jump School, Officer Candidate School, and Advanced Armor Officer School.

His highest military awards include: Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device (3rd Award), Bronze Star Medal (4th Award), Purple Heart (2nd Award), Air Medal (4th Award, Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, and Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award).

Major Minnefield continued to serve his local community of Anderson, Indiana after military service as: Chairman of the Safety Board, Mayor’s Assistant for Community Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Madison County United Way, and governor appointment to the Council of the Sagamores of the Wabash because of his service on the State Job Training Council.

Captain Joseph Anthony Donner

Captain Joseph Anthony Donner was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 22-69 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 11 July, 1969. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, Advanced Infantry Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

His subsequent duty assignment was: Executive Officer, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, Advanced Infantry Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Advanced Infantry Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Platoon Leader, 57th Attack Helicopter Company, 52nd Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade, Vietnam; Brigade Aviation Officer, 2nd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington; and Battalion S-2, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. His last duty assignment was served as Liaison Officer, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Committee, Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His military education includes: United States Army Aviation School, Infantry Officer Advanced Course and Nuclear and Chemical Target Analysis Course.

His highest military awards include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Aviator Badge.

He is currently a registered volunteer at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, providing transportation to the Community Resource and Referral Center for homeless Veterans and attributing to the decrease of Veteran homelessness by 46% in the local area. He has also volunteered support to the Special Olympics in: Woodbury, Minnesota; Atlanta Georgia; and Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is the creator and administrator of the Officer Candidate School Class 22-69 page so alumni can stay connected.

Captain Walter Earl Lee

Captain Walter Earl Lee was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School class 16-66 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 19 October 1966. His first duty assignment was as a Tactical Officer, 97th Company, 9th Student Battalion, Infantry Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His notable duty assignments: Commander, Company A, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, Viet Nam; Instructor, Leadership Department, Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia; Director of Instruction, 6th Army Drill Sergeant School and Non-Commissioned Officer School, Fort Lewis, Washington; Special Project Officer, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington; Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington; and Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, Fort. Lewis, Washington.

His military education includes: Infantry Training Officers Candidate School, United States Army Infantry School Instructor Training, and Infantry Officers Advance Course.

His highest military awards and decorations include: Silver Star, Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), Purple Heart, Air Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

After military service, Captain Lee volunteered extensively as a life member of the Kentucky Veterans of Foreign Wars. He has held numerous positions, notably Post 5484 Commander four times, District 2 Commander two times, State Area A Chief of Staff, State Buddy Poppy Chairman and National Aide-de-Camp. His dedication and commitment as a volunteer has been recognized numerous times for supporting the programs, purpose and objectives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

First Lieutenant Charles

First Lieutenant Charles Blake Clark was commissioned as an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School class 37-69 at Fort Benning, Georgia on November 5th 1969. His first duty assignment was as an Executive Officer, A Company, CgT First Brigade, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

His subsequent duty assignment was: 1st Platoon Leader, Alpha Company 1st/11th Infantry, 1st/5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Vietnam.

His military awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal.

Once out of the military, Mr. Clark dedicated his life to becoming a comedian. In this field he became a champion for the National Veterans Foundation and has done multiple USO tours including the 50th Anniversary “Welcome Home, America” show on ABC news. He has given his time to help make sure that those soldiers that are fighting for their country and this countries freedom have some time to rest, relax and unwind from the stress of battle and from the consequences of death. Mr. Clark is also a proud believer and helper of the Vietnam Veterans Aid Foundation. He has helped raise thousands of dollars for their cause.

First Lieutenant Raymond Anton Parker

First Lieutenant Raymond Anton Parker was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School Class 22-69 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 11 July, 1969. His first duty assignment was Platoon Leader, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

His subsequent duty assignments include: Reconnaissance Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Combat Platoon Leader, Company D, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade, Vietnam; Assistant G-2, , Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 25th Infantry Division, Vietnam; and Assistant S-2, Counterinsurgency, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Vietnam. His last duty assignment was served in the United States Army Reserve, Operational Analysis Branch, California.

His military education consists of: Leadership Preparation Course Class, Airborne School, Ranger School, and Jungle Operations Course.

His military awards include: Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Vietnam Service Medal (2nd Award), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Military Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Military Medal, Army Overseas Service Medal (3rd Award), Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal Unit Citation First Class.

First Lieutenant Parker was elected Commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 86 for Flagler County, Florida in 2015. He earned Special Congressional Recognition and Department of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a veteran lifesaving incident. As a member of the Military Officers Association of America, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, and Officer Candidate School Association, he has made significant contributions to veterans and their families.

First Lieutenant Joseph Allen Snyder Jr.

First Lieutenant Joseph Allen Snyder was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 6-65 on June 22nd, 1965. His first duty assignment following Airborne training was as an Infantry Platoon Leader in both Alpha and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile), Fort Benning, Georgia.

His subsequent duty assignments include: Infantry Platoon Leader, Alpha and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, Republic of Vietnam; and Public Relations Officer, United States Army Golden Knights, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

His military education consists of: Infantry Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia and Basic Airborne Course, United States Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, Georgia.

His military awards include: Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal and the Parachute Badge.

Following a twenty-three-year career in Pennsylvania state government, three years as National Director – Tennis Officiating, nine years as Director of the United States Tennis Open, ten years as United States Tennis Association consultant, and seven years as Stadium Operations and Management Consultant, First Lieutenant Snyder focused on volunteer activities such as the Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Round Table (Founding Board Member), Vietnam Veterans Speakers Bureau of the Central Pennsylvania Area and International Youth Advocate Program (Board Member).

First Lieutenant Nicholas Dale Snider

First Lieutenant Nicholas Dale Snider was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School Class 4-65 at Fort Benning, Georgia on 19 April, 1965. His first duty assignment was at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

His last duty assignment was served as a Training Officer, United States Army Reserves.

His military education consists of Infantry Officer Candidate School and Infantry Officer Basic Course.

His military awards and decorations include the Good Conduct Medal and Drivers Badge.

Additionally, First Lieutenant Snider worked at the United Postal Services, starting as a driver and moving through the ranks to Senior Vice President. He retired as the Senior Vice President of the United Postal Services in late 1980’s, in which time he was selected for former ’s Atlanta Restoration Project. For his efforts to help the communities of Atlanta, Georgia, First Lieutenant Snider was awarded the Jim Casey Community Award. In early 1966, he volunteered for the Atlanta Olympics and was put in charge of 600 UPS volunteers. After the Olympics, First Lieutenant Snider founded the National Museum of Patriotism in order to find United States Military service men and women who have defined the meaning of patriotism with their lives. Nick Snider has been awarded many prestigious awards including USO Georgia’s Patriot Award, Daughter of the American Revolution’s Medal of Honor, West Point Parent Association’s Citizen of the Year, and the first ever United Postal Service Corporate Community Service Award. One of his most well-known accomplishments is writing the book “Follow Me” which is dedicated to following and outlining the accomplishments of his fellow classmates of Officer Candidate School 4-65.