I served in the Army in each of the three capacities (active, reserve & Active Guard/Reserve [AGR]) for 25 years. Assignments included platoon leader, company commander, general staff officer, and finally at HQDA supporting the DCSOPS. Subsequently, partnered with two civilian software engineers to form an automation support business at the outset of the computer revolution.
Divested my interest at a financially optimal time and was hired by a 1965 USMA grad to establish and run a professional development education program for engineers and surveyors. Followed my passion developed at KDET as a radio personality and produced a weekly oldies/nostalgia radio program that aired on a public service broadcast station, WEBR Radio Fairfax for 14 years. Currently assist my wife of 50+ years in taking care of four grandchildren. Still have my ’69 Corvette coupe.
- 250th Birthday of the Army – Amazing Opportunities
Considering how the Army influenced my life – what the Army means to me, I thought the best way to do this was to repeat facts from a simple presentation I… Read more: 250th Birthday of the Army – Amazing Opportunities - 10th Anniversary Diversity – Learning About the Unique Paths We Took
It hardly seems possible that 10 years have passed since the DaysForward emerged. I think the aspect I appreciate most is hearing the many diverse stories of what my classmates have… Read more: 10th Anniversary Diversity – Learning About the Unique Paths We Took - Off to War – A Break in the Action – 1972
The morning after we stymied the planned enemy assault on our district headquarters, thanks to the available support of the US Air Force, an assessment of the situation was necessary. The… Read more: Off to War – A Break in the Action – 1972 - The Easter Offensive – Finger in the Dike – 1972
The enemy began their local assault throughout the province. The initial attack in my district was on the National Police headquarters which was within a click (kilometer) of the district headquarters.… Read more: The Easter Offensive – Finger in the Dike – 1972 - The Easter Offensive – 1972
Politically, Richard Nixon was elected president in 1968 largely due to his promise to end the war in Vietnam and have “peace with honor”. The war had been ongoing officially since… Read more: The Easter Offensive – 1972 - Off to War – 1971
During the class of 1969’s tenure at West Point (1965-69), the peak of the Vietnam War occurred. US combat units were dispatched in 1965, the bloodiest week of combat occurred during Tet… Read more: Off to War – 1971 - What West Point Means To Me – Denis Gulakowski
When the Average Joe hears the words, “West Point”, one of several images may come to mind; the Revolutionary War fortification protectively overlooking the Hudson River, the Gothic architecture of the Cadet… Read more: What West Point Means To Me – Denis Gulakowski - Love At First Sight? Really? 1970
It was the fall of 1968. The Corps had returned from summer activities – leave & cadet duty (mine was Army Orientation Training [AOT] with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell}, and… Read more: Love At First Sight? Really? 1970