Being regular Army, I had to remain another year after the war in the Occupation. Barbara and I learned early that service included separations. My next assignment was in the Pentagon in R&D. I had a very rewarding tour later at USMA on the superintendent’s staff. This was where Ann and Bret were born. I was in the Far East during the Korean War.

I was in intelligence work for two tours, one in the Pentagon. After the War College in 1960, I returned to Systems R&D. I was appointed Program Director on an Electronics Air Defense System in Europe (System 412L). I had a key position on the first satellite communications program. I was in various space and missile programs at Andrews, Vandenberg, and Los Angeles. I retired at the Space and Missile Systems Organization as Deputy for Launch Vehicles. It was most gratifying to receive the DSM for this work.

I later spent some seventeen years on several development programs at Northrop Aircraft in California, which I liked doing. I may have guided my career in more profitable ways, but not more satisfying. Barbara and I hold many pleasant memories of being part of the Army and Air Force. Barbara was a consummate service wife, and I owe a great deal of my satisfaction to her support.