Glenn is a problem solver from way back. These days, as a researcher at DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the problems are very different from the ones he faced growing up on the streets in Atlanta. Back then, his focus was on supporting his two sisters and ill mother. To pay the bills, he dropped out of high school in 1966, his senior year, and went to work. Allgood unloaded trucks during the day and attended school at night, then got a job servicing vending machines. He earned his General Equivalency Diploma in 1967 and went to work for Atlanta Gas Light Company as a senior engineering assistant.

In December he joined the Navy. "If I were going into the service, I wanted it to be on my terms," said Allgood, who was assigned to a submarine chaser and was later attached to a Marine helicopter squadron. In 1973 he enrolled at DeKalb College, then spent some time at Georgia State and Georgia Tech before enrolling at the University of Tennessee (UT), where he majored in electrical engineering. Twenty-six years and three degrees later--he earned a doctorate from UT in 1991--Allgood uses mathematics and engineering principles daily. He designs instruments to detect flaws in textiles, diagnose lung conditions and he's developing better methods to treat burn patients. Allgood is also involved in human factors and biomedical research and in the development of economic models for defining strategic R&D initiatives.

Whatever the job, Allgood is driven to be the best. It doesn't matter if it's flipping burgers or designing sophisticated electronic instruments. Integrity, honor and accountability mean everything to Allgood. "You're only as good as your word," he says. "Honor and integrity are all you have. That's one reason I can relate to the military. There's a sense of honor and accountability in the military. Take them away and you have nothing." Reprinted from DOE Pulse, October 4, 1999 issue.

Lieutenant Colonel Terry T. Allmond began his military career as a direct commissioned officer in the Army Medical Department, Medical Service Corps. LTC Allmond was commissioned as an Environmental Science Officer in 1979 and has served on active duty for fifteen years and in the U. S. Army Reserves for six years. He currently serves in a dual capacity, as Deputy Chief of Staff and Environmental Science Officer, for the 332nd Medical Brigade in Nashville, Tennessee. During his military career LTC Allmond has served in sub-Sahara Africa, Middle East, Korea, Germany, and most recently El Salvador. Most of his military service has been centered on humanitarian service and public health missions.

LTC Allmond feels strongly about Veterans Day being a time to honor the selfless sacrifices and contributions of all service members that have defended our freedom.

Ron served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965.

From 1978 to 1981 Frank served in the U. S. Army, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and was stationed on the East German border. From 1981 to 1983, he was in the 49th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard and from 1983 to 1993 with the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard.

This picture was taken in 1978 along the East German border.

Frank is currently working at ORNL as a Health Physics Technologist in the Office of Radiation Protection.

Lt. Edward D. Blakeman began active duty with the United States Navy in November 1970, at the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. Naval service had become a family tradition since his father and older brother had both also served in the Navy. After he obtained his commission, Ensign Blakeman attended Aircraft Maintenance Officer School in Memphis, TN. This training prepared him for his permanent assignment aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ranger (CVA-61), home-ported in Alameda, CA., where he served as a division officer in the Aircraft Intermediate Level Maintenance Department. His division was responsible for numerous aircraft maintenance activities including repair of damage incurred by conflict. While onboard USS Ranger, Lt. Blakeman completed one tour to Southeast Asia where he participated in the Vietnam War. He received the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star for his efforts in that conflict.

In 1974, Lt. Blakeman left the navy to pursue graduate studies in Nuclear Engineering and eventually found his way to the Computational Physics and Engineering Division at ORNL where he is presently a staff member.

Lt. Blakeman is proud of his service and feels that in addition to the opportunity to visit unusual areas of the world, it has provided him with experiences and memories that have strengthened and enriched his life.

In 1969, Donald left high school to enlist in the U. S. Marine Corps, and served a one year tour in the Republic of Vietnam. His occupational speciality was infantry rifleman, and he served in both the Third Marine Division and the First Marine Division. He served in combat operations, and earned the Combat Action Medal and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Donald's time in the service was somewhat unusual in that he was underage. He entered the Marine Corps at age 16 (the recruiter thought he was 18), and was honorably separated from military service less than one month after his 18th birthday. Interestingly enough, Lieutenant Oliver North was in his battallion at the time, although Donald never met him.

Donald came home as both a combat veteran and a high-school dropout. He eventually went back to school, and now holds a master's degree in political science. "You can always go back."

Hal served in Vietnam from 1965-1967 in the U. S. Army as a squad leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion. He performed para-military reconnaissance missions and air assaults via helicopter and parachute drops. Hal was wounded twice over a two-year stint.

He is currently a Program Manager in Safety in the Office of Safety & Health Protection.

John Wayne Cornett served in the U. S. Army, August 1969 - August 1971 in Vietnam. He attained the rank of Spec.4.

Ron served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972. He did his Basic Training at Fort Benning,Georgia and Advanced Training at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Ron obtained the rank of SP5 and was a Pulse Acquisition Radar Repairman on the HAWK Missile System for the 44th Ordinance Company, 30th Artillery Brigade stationed at Okinawa.

Ron is an Instrument Technician in the Instrumentation and Controls Division.

Bill served 28 years in the U.S. Army. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Military Police Corps from the ROTC at Georgetown University in 1962, served 14 years active duty and 14 years in the reserve. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1990. His assignments included: Tank Platoon Commander, 3d Reconnaissance Squadron, 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment on the West German/Czechoslovakian frontier; Assistant Provost Marshal, US Army Post, Paris, France; Commanding Officer, Army Presidential Helicopter Security Detachment, LBJ Ranch, Texas; Physical Security Officer, HQ, First Logistical Command, Vietnam; Commander, Presidio of San Francisco Field Office, US Army Criminal Investigation Command; Provost Marshal, US Army Garrison Yongsan (Seoul, Korea); Commander, Ft. Campbell District, US Army Criminal Investigation Command; Assistant Commandant, 3292d US Army Reserve Forces School, Knoxville. His military training included US Army Command and General Staff College, the National Defense University; and the US Naval War College. Decorations received: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 campaign stars, the Presidential Service Badge, the Parachuist Badge.

Bill is currently the Manager of the Emergency Preparedness Department.

Terry Served in the U. S. Army's 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. He is presently completing a two-year assignment with the DOE's Office of Nonproliferation and National Security in Washington, D. C.

Ssgt. Larry Grayson served in the United States Air Force 3615th Pilot Training Wing, Ala. on T-38 Talon Aircraft from 1967-1970 as a Jet Engine Technician, Inspector, and Supervisor.He graduated in 1971 from Alabama Institute of Aviation Technology. Larry is FAA Certified as a Airframe and Powerplant Technician. In 1990, Larry joined the Tennessee Air National Guard where he is currently assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing McGhee Tyson Air Force Base, Knoxville as a Jet Engine Technician Shop Supervisor for the KC-135 Refueling Aircraft.

In 1977 he started as a Millwright for the P&E Division and is currently assigned to the Physics Division on Accelerators and Vacuum Systems.

Michael Gresalfi is the Vice Commander of American Legion Post 247, Poolesville, MD. He entered the Army as an enlisted man, was promoted to NCO, and then to commissioned officer. His active duty assignments included Chief of Security, U. S. Army Intelligence Center and School and Counterintelligence Team Leader, U.S. Intelligence and Security Command, within the Readiness Training (RedTrain) Office. Michael also spent some years in the Army Reserves, supporting Middle East terrorism counteraction activities.

He is currently in the Washington, D. C. area where he serves as a representative for ORNL risk management activities, ORNL Center for Waste Management, and Recycle 2000.

Jerry Hadder served in the U. S. Army Chemical Corps at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, during 1970-71. he designed and operated the Army's first pilot scale incinerators for disposal of nerve agents. An Energy Division staff member telecommuting from Arizona, he now performs studies of the cost and petroleum refinery impacts of proposed changes in gasoline and diesel fuel quality.

Allen served in the U. S. Army from 1985-1988, Military Occupational Speciality (11B-Infantry), and attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5). He served at Ford Ord, CA, as well as in the Sinai Desert, Egypt, as part of the Multinational Force and Observers in the 7th Infantry Division (Light). He was the assistant site commander of an outpost during a 6-month United Nations peace-keeping mission. The purpose of this mission was to patrol the Egyptian/Israeli border to support the Camp David peace accord. As an Infantry Scout Team Leader (Non-Commissioned Officer), he was responsible for leading battalion-level reconnaissance missions, as well as the training, management and welfare of a team of subordinate soldiers. Allen is a graduate of the U. S. Army Infantry, Airborne, Jungle Warfare, and Ranger school.

Allen received a B. S. in 1992, an M.S. in 1995, and a Ph.D. in 1997 in Materials Engineering at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He is currently responsible for high temperature coatings research in the M&C Division.

Howard was commissioned in 1971, in the Army Infantry through the Reserve Officer’s Training Corp (ROTC) while attending the University of Tennessee. In July 71 he transitioned into the Aviation branch and attended the U. S. Army Helicopter School at Ft. Rucker Alabama.

Upon completion of the school, he served a tour in Korea (Oct. 72 - Nov. 73 with the 128th “Tomahawks” Assault Helicopter Company. After Korea, he returned to the U. S. Army Helicopter School as a flight instructor and Commander in the advanced division teaching UH1 “Huey” transition, helicopter tactics and nap of the earth (NOE) flying techniques. Howard departed the Army in May 1975 and became a Union Carbide employee at ORNL. Howard currently works in the Office of Environmental Protection. Shortly after returning to Tennessee, he joined the Tennessee Army National Guard. Howard is currently assigned to N Troop 4/278th ACR as a UH 60 “Blackhawk” pilot.

Joseph Inger enlisted in the Navy in 1960 at 17 (with parental approval) to serve his country, went to basic training at Great Lakes IL, and served aboard the USS Greenwich Bay (home port Little Creek VA) and the USS Howard W. Gilmore (home port Charleston SC). His sea tours included crossing the Atlantic Ocean, sailing the Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, etc, and visiting interesting European, Asian, and Middle-Eastern ports along the way. Aboard ship, he served as a seaman, draftsmen, and projectile man on a 5-inch 38 turret gun. He was honorably discharged in 1963 after attaining the rank of Petty Office 2nd class.

Joseph received his engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1972 and is presently working for LMER (ORNL) at the Hugh Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) in the Reactor Technology Section.

Sandra Kennedy served in the U. S. Army, 41st Ordnance Company from 1980-1984 in the career field of 21L Pershing Electronic Repair. She took her basic training at Ford McClelland, Anniston, Alabama, and AIT at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. Sandra served for 3 years at Neu Ulm Germany and Kaiserslautern Germany where she worked on the guidance section of the Pershing missile. Before she was honorably discharged, Sandra attained the rank of Specialist 5.

In 1984, Sandra came to ORNL directly out of the Army. She started as an accelerator operator for the Physics Division. Currently she is the ESH Officer for the Physics Division and a Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM). She graduated from the University of Tennessee in August 1999 with a BA in Sociology, with a concentration in Environment and Society. She is currently working on a Masters in Sociology.

Bill entered the U.S. Air Force as an enlisted man, on December 7, 1966. After serving 6 weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, he attended and graduated from a 10-month training program at Shephard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. The program provided him a technical basis for electronics work associated with telephone switching equipment. In December, 1967, Bill was assigned as permanent-party staff, to Chanute Air Force Base near Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. Bill, and other Air Force enlisted men maintained the Kellogg stepping equipment that carried Chanute's telephone and telefax communication. In July, 1969, Bill was reassigned to Kwang-Ju Air Base in South Korea, for a 13-month tour of duty. Kwang-Ju Air Base was a Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Base located about 175 miles south of Seoul. While at Kwang-Ju, Bill provided technical support to ROKAF personnel maintaining Kwang-Ju communications equipment, and maintained US telephone equipment on the base (World War II vintage equipment). After serving his tour of duty in Korea, Bill received an honorable discharge from the Air Force on August 8, 1970. Subsequently, Bill received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nuclear Engineering (1974 and 1976 respectively) from the University of California at Los Angeles, and came to work at ORNL in November, 1976. In 1986, Bill attained a MBA in Management from the University of Tennessee. While at ORNL, Bill was a research staff member in the Computer Science and Mathematics Division (formerly called the Engineering Physics and Mathematics Division, the Engineering Physics Division, and the Neutron Physics Division) from 1976 through 1987, a Group Leader in the Computer Science and Mathematics Division (CSMD) from 1987 through 1997, and a Section Leader in CSMD from 1997 through April, 1999.

Currently, Bill is the Director of ORNL's Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Energy Division), and reports programmatically to the Gil Gilliland, Associate Director for Energy and Engineering Sciences.

A native of Perrysburg, Ohio, Captain Mark W. Kohring received his commission upon graduation from the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1973. He entered the Navy Nuclear Power Program and completed the training at the Nuclear Power School in Bainbridge, Maryland, and the Navy Prototype Training Unit in West Milton, New York.

Captain Kohring's sea duty included assignments as Reactor Controls Assistant, Electrical Assistant, and Main Propulsion Assistant on USS HADDOCK (SSN 621), Damage Control Assistant and Weapons Officer on USS FLASHER (SSN 613), Assistant Engineer on USS PERMIT (SSN 594), and Navigator/Operations Officer on USS GEORGE C. MARSHALL (SSBN 654). His shore duty tours included the Submarine Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Poseidon Submarine Inertial Navigation System School, and a tour as a Company Officer at the U. S. Naval Academy.

Resigning his active duty commission in 1982, Captain Kohring was commissioned in the Naval Reserve in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was initially assigned to the Naval Control of Shipping (NCSO) program. He was a member of the NR NCSO MED/AFR 409 unit for seven years, the last three as Executive Officer. He consecutively served as Commanding Officer of NR Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay; NR NCSO WAFR 409; NR EMORY S. LAND (AS-39) 309; NR Naval Research Laboratory Science and Technology 108; and NR COMSUBLANT 206. He retired from the Naval Reserve in February 1999.

Captain Kohring is employed by the Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corporation at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he is the Director of the Office of Nuclear Safety. He received a Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1987.

Captain Kohring has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (2), the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation ribbon, and various service awards. He is married to the former Marsha Read of Madison, Tennessee. They reside in Knoxville, Tennessee, with their three children; two sons, Wesley and Shelby, and a daughter, Kasey.

G. L. (Jerry) Martin, Office of Laboratory Protection

Jerry served in the U. S. Air Force from 1966-1970 and in the Tennessee Air National Guard from 1970-1993. He worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. He retired as a Master Sargent with 27 years of service.

Jerry is currently a Laboratory Shift Superintendent.

Vernon served on active duty from 1968 to 1972 in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. His career field was Electronic Countermeasures (ECM). He maintained ECM equipment on fighter/bomber and reconnaissance aircraft at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, Udorn Air Base in Thailand, and Robins AFB, Georgia. The photo was taken in 1970 at Udorn, Thailand.

Steve received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UT Knoxville in 1972. In 1975 he attended Squadron Officer School. From 1972 - 1980 he served in US Aerospace Defense Command, Missile Warning Wing. Steve's duties as Training Officer included development and evaluation of training materials. From 1980 - 1984, he served in the U. S. Space Command where he performed duties of Chief of Standardization and Evaluation which included evaluating operation crews in Missile Warning and supervising ten personnel. In 1983 he attended the U.S. Air Force Staff College.

Steve is currently a Senior Engineering Technologist in the Chemical Technology Division.

Greg was in the Marine Corps from 1982-1986. He went to Parris Island (boot camp) in July of 1982 at 17 years old. He attended Infantry and Advanced Tactical training at Camp Lejeune, NC and was assigned to the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines. In 1983 he was chosen to participate in a special program that involved providing security for the President of the United States. He received orders to Washington D. C. and joined the Marine Security Force at the oldest post inthe Corps, 8th & I Marine Barracks, Washington D. C. From there he participated in several special details. He was on a 16 member security force at the 1983 Williamsburg Summit Meeting, and worked on the security detail assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in July 1983. In August 1983, he was reassigned to the Marine Security Company, Camp David, MD. He was attached to this unit for almost a year, then went back to Marine Barracks Washington in 1984 and was assigned to the Headquarters Company where he became a Training Officer for about 350 Marines. He still participated in special security functions which included the Presidential Inauguration in January 1985 and the Dedication of the Unknown American from Vietnam in May 1984. His awards and decorations include the Navy Achievement Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, a Meritorious Unit Commendation and a Presidential Unit Citation. He also earned rifle and pistol expert badges. Greg went in as a Private and earned the ranks of Private First Class, Lance Corporal, and Corporal.

Currently, Greg works in the ORNL Security Department as an investigator and as the Liaison Officer between the new Protective Force contractor and the Laboratory. He also manages and conducts the Vulnerability Assessments and Systems Performance Tests for the Laboratory. "Thanks for the extra time and effort put forth to recognize those who are willing to give their lives to keep our counry free."

Robert Nodine served in the United States Air Force for 6 years and 7 months from December 1966 to July 1973 when he received a Honorable Discharge. He was a Non-commissioned Officer reaching the rank of Staff Sargent. Most of his military career was spent as a radio communications specialist with the Ground Electronics Engineering Installation Agency (GEEIA). He installed communications facilities throughout Southeast Asia, first as a team member and later as a team chief. After spending four years in that theater, he returned to the U.S. and was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach Florida. At the time of his discharge Robert had over 6 years of active military duty and was not required to serve in the reserves after discharge. He choose not to participate in the reserves and ended his m ilitary career at discharge.

Wayne served in the United States Air Force from March 12, 1968, to December 8, 1971. During his 4-year enlistment he became an Honor Graduate of the Instructor Training School at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, and helped instruct over 200 students in the repair of inertial and Doppler navigation electronics systems on C130, C141, C5 and F4 aircraft. He also was one of the first Air Force instructors on the C5's Malfunction Detection, Analysis, and Recording System. Parker received an Honorable Discharge as a Staff Sergeant on December 8, 1971, taking advantage of an "early out" to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in June 1974.

In March 1976, while working as an engineer in civilian life, Parker joined the United States Navy Seabees (Reserve) and served with the 24th RNMCB detachment in Knoxville. He was subsequently granted a Direct Commission from the Secretary of the Navy and served as the battalion's Engineering Officer, Embarkation Officer, Public Affairs Officer, and Assistant Alpha Company Commander. During Parker's 6-year enlistment, RNMCB-24 was twice rated the Number One reserve Seabee battalion in the United States. He received an Honorable Discharge as a Navy Lieutenant in 1983.

C. Wayne Parker is now a Registered Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager in the ORNL Engineering Division, has been with Lockheed Martin for 10 years, and works in Building 2518 as the ORNL Energy Manager.

Charlie retired in 1989 after 20 years with the U. S. Army Medical Service Corps. He served as Chief of Preventive Medicine, Environmental Science Officer, and Epidemiologist at 35 different installations, 5 Hospital Medical Centers, two regional laboratories and the Army Environmental Hygiene Agency. "A great way of life! Proud to have served."

Specialist Pointer served in the U.S. Army from 1989-1991 as a Military Police Officer at Fort Stewart, Georgia. She was assigned to the Provost Marshals Office as a traffic accident investigator and as deputy court clerk. She was awarded the Army Accommodation Medal, Amy Service Ribbon, and the National Defense Service Medal.

Missy is currently a Control Center Assistant in the Laboratory Shift Superintendent's Office.

Bill Rich culminated a 30 year career with the United States Air Force in 1987 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Rising from the enlisted ranks, Colonel Rich's assignments in the Air Force were diverse in both breadth of responsibility and geographic location. A decorated Vietnam veteran (two Bronze Stars), he served two tours as a Squadron commander, twice in roles as a major command headquarters staff officer, and twice as a member of headquarters Inspector General teams. His final military assignment was as Deputy Commander of an overseas Security Police Group which was recognized in both 1985 and 1987 as the "Best Security Police Group" in the USAF. In 1986, Colonel Rich was named the first winner of the Air Force's "Billy Jack Carter Award" which recognized the one Air Force member who contributed the most to the advancement of the Air Force Security Police career field.

Jim served in the USAir Force from 1962 to 1966. While in the Air Force, he was stationed at Barksdale AFB, Lousiana in the aerial recon group; went from there to a TDY in Vietnam and from there to Wiesbaden, Germany also in an aerial recon group.

Mark began his military career as enlisted service member serving in the U.S. Marines Reserves. After serving 3 years Mark obtained a commission in the U.S. Army where he served 3 years on active duty as a 1ST Lieutenant in the Transportation Corps. Mark currently is assigned to the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion in Knoxville and holds the rank of Major. Major Robbins has spent more than 23 years in the military and is a Gulf War Veteran. During his 23 year tenure Maj. Robbins has performed humanitarian and civil affairs support missions in Southwest Asia.

Carl served in the U. S. Army from 1972-1978. He worked as a television camera operator at Ford Lee, Virginia for two years and spent the remaining four years in the reserves. He is currently a Development Engineer in the I&C Division.

Philip Spelt served in the U. S. Army from November 1959 through January 1962 as a clerk-typist/chaplain's assistant at Headquarters Company, Antillies Command, Ft. Brooke, Puerto Rico. He played baseball, softball, and basketball for the Army against the Navy, Marine and Airforce installations on the island. Philip was discharged as an E-4 (Spc. 4th class).

Dr. Spelt is currently a research scientist with the CSM Division, doing research on integration of vehicle intelligence and telematics for the DOT. The "old" picture was taken in San Juan, Puerto Rico during his tour of duty there. Dr. Spelt also provided a "new" picture to show that he hasn't changed very much in the last 40 years.

Art entered the service in Aug 1966. This was a time when the Vietrnam offensive was building up. He took Basic Training at Amarillo Air Force Base in Amarillo, Texas and spent four years two months and twenty one days active duty. He was honorably discharged in late September of 1970 as a Sargent. His job was a heating system specialist assigned to engineering squadrons, primarly "Red Horse" a combat engineering force.

Art is assigned to Chem Tech division as a Design Technologist and has been in the engineering field for 37 years. He is currently on loan to HFIR helping with their upgrade program.

U. S. Navy from 1973-1979. Wes was an Electrician's Mate on the USS Virginia (CGN-38), a Nuclear Guided Missile Cruiser.

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