Alvin Ginsberg

Was drafted into military service with the United States Army in September 1963. Completed the Artillery Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill OK (Class 1-65) and was commissioned in the Field Artillery in January 1965. Served in various staff and command assignments over thirty years of active military service. These included combat tours in Viet Nam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 25th Infantry Division. Also served with the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery in Germany and Three Corps Artillery at Fort Sill OK. He commanded a 105mm artillery battery in RVN and the 2/34th Field Artillery Battalion at Fort Sill. Upon returning from Italy with service in Allied Forces Southern Europe, was assigned as the Commander of the 1st Brigade, Third ROTC Region, with responsibilities for ROTC and Junior ROTC programs in OK, KS, and AR. Military education includes the FA Career Course, Ft Sill, OK; The Command and General Staff College, Ft Leavenworth, KS; and the Air War College, Montgomery AL. Civilian education included a Bachelor of General Studies Degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a Graduate Degree from Webster University with a major in management and human relations. Military awards includes the Legion of Merit, four Bronze Star Medals, three Air Medals, The Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and three Army Meritorious Service Medals. Was inducted into the Artillery Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame in 1993. Retired from military service at the rank of Colonel in August 1993 and was then employed by Oklahoma City Public Schools as the Director of High School Junior ROTC and special assistant to the Deputy Superintendent. Retired in July 2003.