Currently I am at home in Southlake, Texas recuperating before I return to Okinawa for another 5 weeks. I am still employed by Oracle as a Project Director. Oracle has a contract with the Marine Corps for the implementation of a new logistics system. My role is to lead a team in Okinawa, Japan to implement the new system with the III Marine Expeditionary Force.
There was a request for pictures and a short bio for the reunion. I have attached some pictures; Official Photograph when I was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, lecturing in China, at Kakazu Ridge Memorial on Okinawa, and my family in Southlake. My bio is that I am happily married and reside in Southlake, Texas. I graduated from the University of Denver in 1964. I served in the Marine Corps from 1964 - 1985. Most of my tours were in the artillery. I was honored to command Battery C, 1st Battalion 13th Marine Regiment in Vietnam while attached to a Special Landing Force. I completed my MS at the University of Southern California. I have been with Oracle for 14+ years. The current project with the Marines is probably my last assignment. I regret that I spend so much time away from my family. However, we have been able to travel to Europe and Asia.
My personal email is
mepopelka@yahoo.com
I am certain that y'all will have a great time at the reunion. Please accept my regrets for not being able to attend.
Sincerely, Michael
