Before I ever stepped into a secure lab or briefed a defense program, I understood what service meant. It’s part of my family’s story — shaped by those who came before me. This page honors the men whose dedication to our country helped shape the values I carried into my own work.
My Father - Tec/5 Elmer Hamilton was assigned to an Army transport SSLA/Grande Victory and made five voyages overseas, two to Japan, two to Korea, and one to the Philippines. Hamilton was awarded the Sharpshooter Rifle Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, and the Victory Medal. His discharge came on Nov. 4, 1946, at P. Lewis, Wash. His stories, discipline, and quiet strength deeply influenced my own understanding of duty.
My brother Frankie was a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol Ranger in Vietnam — one of the most dangerous roles in one of our most complex conflicts. His bravery, leadership, and unshakable sense of purpose are things I’ve long admired, and his service remains a guiding force in my life and work. He was with Company "F" 75th Infantry Rangers, 25th Infantry Division. During the years Sgt. Hamilton was in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" and one Oak Leaf Cluster; Vietnam Service Medal with two Battle Stars; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Air Medal and National Defense Medal.
Orel and Ruby Gould raised eight children — five sons and three daughters — in the small town of Saltillo, Indiana. In a remarkable display of patriotism and shared sacrifice, all five sons (my uncles) proudly served in the United States Army.
During a battle in Europe during WW2 a local Saltillo soldier was pinned down by enemy troops. At the last moment before being overtaken a US tank rolled up clearing the enemy. My uncle Hays popped out saving the life of his childhood friend who had attended the same 1-room school!
Glen and Leota Hamilton, of the Mt. Carmel neighborhood in Indiana, raised a family rooted in faith, hard work, and service. Two of their sons — my father and my Uncle Gene — served with honor in the U.S. Army during World War II, answering the call during one of our nation’s most pivotal times.
That legacy of service continued with my brother, Frankie, who served as a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol Ranger in Vietnam, and with me, following in their footsteps by dedicating my career to the defense of our country through national security and advanced technology.
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