Hugh ODonnell:  

I grew-up in Levittown and went to Island Trees public schools through 8th grade. Still in contact with a number of great friends from Levittown. I was an altar boy at St Bernard RC Church and played baseball and golf in the summers. I went to Chaminade High School and graduated in 1967. Played ice hockey (still do) and was member of Speech & Debate. Chaminade was truly a formative experience for me in the most positive way. Went to Notre Dame (family tradition) on NROTC scholarship where I played hockey freshman year and made great friends. Following graduation with BA (History) in 1971 I was commissioned 2d Lt USMC and chose to be an Infantry Officer (0302). Participated in combat support operations Vietnam (1972/73). Achieved MA Government (National Security Studies) from Georgetown University while stationed at HQMC working national strategy and defense budget issues 1983/89. Married Anne Rudolph following Pentagon courtship in May 1987 in Saratoga Springs NY. Was second-in-command of 1st Marine Regiment/Mech Task Force "Papa Bear" for Operation Desert Shie...Expand for more