Served in the Marine Corp from 1955 through 1981 with 26 years as an Anti-Air Warfare Officer.  Three years of his honorable service was in Vietnam.  Awarded the Army Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device; Vietnam Service Medal w/4 Stars; Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation; Gallantry Cross w/Palm; Navy Commendation Medal w/V & Gold Star; Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation w/Palm; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.