Kenny Allen:  

Life Life is good! After HS, went off to play baseball at Glendale CC, followed by a short stint at Cal Lutheran University. Alas, I discovered Malibu Beach & beach volleyball (in the days I could wear a Speedo and not be laughed off the beach :-); hence, my scholastic inactivity (beach vb & baseball practice didn't count as credit) prompted a special welcome letter in 1971 from "Uncle Sam" who said he had a warm place for me to sleep, all the good food I could eat as well as 30 days paid vacation a year. What a deal! So for over 32 years I labored for this fine company called the US Army. Along the way, earned a BS (Business Admin) from Arizona State, a MS (Business Management) from Webster University (St Louis, MO), and a 2nd MS (Strategic Studies) from the US Army War College (Carlisle, PA). I was lucky enough to have worked my way through the ranks from Private to my final rank of Colonel. The US Army, in its infinite wisdom, was not crazy enough to make me a General. I mean, our country's national security largely depends on decisions organizations such as the Army makes, so you that know me completely understand that the Army made a wise decision :-) Seriously, I count it one of my greatest blessings to have been privileged to serve this great nation over those 32 years. Those of you who happen to read this, don't forget to thank a soldier, airman, sailor, marine, and coast guardsman for what they are doing now in the defense of our country in her hour of need. We owe these soldiers a great deal of gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. Remember: "People sleep peaceably in...Expand for more