Graduated from Stetson University in June 1968 and commissioned into the Regular Army as a Second Lieutenant. Served overseas in Germany, Panama, and Vietnam While in Vietnam, served with 1st Squadron (Air), 9th Cavalry of 1st Calvary Division (Airmobile) and as Commanding Officer, Troop C, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Retired from US Army Reserve in 1993 with 25 years of commissioned service Awards and Decorations include: Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm and Silver Star, Vietnamese Service Medal with 2 Campaign Stars He is the author of Revelation: A Novel of the Vietnam War, 2005 and Trusting Appearances, 2008