Gary L. Lucas, Major, U.S. Army (Ret). Gary earned his Bachelor Degree in Professional Aeronautics and Business Management at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He rose through ...view moreGary L. Lucas, Major, U.S. Army (Ret). Gary earned his Bachelor Degree in Professional Aeronautics and Business Management at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He rose through the Enlisted Ranks, the Warrant Officer Ranks and Commissioned Officer Ranks during his 21 years of active duty. He became a test pilot of airplanes and helicopters and worked on top-secret Aviation Research and Development projects. Gary flew over six hundred and seventy five combat missions during two tours of duty in Vietnam, earning the Air Medal with 26 oak-leaf clusters, and other combat medals as well. After his retirement he worked in the areas of threat analysis and designing electronic security and surveillance systems for industrial clients in Langley, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Greenbelt, Maryland.view less