A Time for Heroes

Graduated from Enlisted Basic Training at Fort Dix, N.J. in 1980. Promoted to (E-5) Sergeant at 18 years Old. Distinguished Military Graduate, Class Valedictorian and Cadet Colonel at Canisius College R.O.T.C. Program, 1982; where I received a Second Lieutenant Commission as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army. Developed the Army slogan AN ARMY OF ONE in 1982; and the concepts for THE NATIONAL COMMAND AUTHORITY to transfer responsibility of reserves components to army field commanders. Also developed the concepts for THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / NORTHCOM, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND, U.S. AFRICA COMMAND, etc. Received B.A. in Political Science from the State University of Buffalo N.Y. in 1984. Entered Active Duty Service at Fort Benning, GA in 1984. Graduated Infantry Officer Basic Course in 1984; then assigned to Company B 10th Battalion 2nd Infantry Training Brigade as Company Executive Officer in 1985. Assigned to Charlie Company 3/7th Infantry Battalion (M) as an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, and later as Interim Battalion and and Interim Brigade Commander for the 197th Infantry in 1987. I sent my plan for the WAR ON TERROR to President Reagan in 1981, where it was instantly approved by the NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL. I was CALLED UPON BY OUR GOVERNMENT in 1998 TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO FIGHT GLOBAL TERRORISM which became Operation: ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation: IRQI FREEDOM. Military Education: Took the following courses by correspondence: Army War College; Command & General Staff College; Defense Logistics Course; Military Intelligence Officer Advance Course; Sergeant Majors Academy.Resident Courses include: Infantry Officer Basic Course; Special Forces Qualification Course; Army Ranger Training; Airborne School.