Vietnam Veteran, served approx 20 years; retired as a Major with disabilities due to injuries while serving in Vietnam.  Mr. Bower as awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star w/Valor (2), Meritorious  Service Medal (2), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/Valor, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal (3), Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Parachutist Badge.