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LTC Wright

Professor of Military Science

LTC Wright is an 18 year active duty Army combat veteran. He is currently assigned as the Professor of Military Science for the Pride of Pennsylvania ROTC Battalion consisting of the host school at Gannon University with partnership schools at Penn State Erie – the Behrend College and Mercyhurst College. He has held positions ranging from being a Tank Platoon Leader in Germany to recently completing a tour in Iraq with the 1st Infantry Division training Iraqi Transition Training Teams. LTC Wright has been awarded numerous awards and decorations including the Combat Badge, Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Airborne Badge and the Army Commendation Medal. He holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Management from Eastern Washington University and a Masters of Organizational Leadership degree from Gonzaga University. He currently serves as the Military Science Instructor for seniors enrolled in the ROTC program.

MAJ Dunlavey

Assistant Professor of Military Science

MAJ Dunlavey is a 16 year active duty Army Reserve Officer now currently assigned as the Recruiting Operations Officer for the Pride of Pennsylvania ROTC Battalion. He has served in various positions ranging from being an Armor Platoon Leader, Cavalry Troop Commander, to his most recent position as the Battalion Commander for a Resident Training Battalion supporting the 3-116th Armor Battalion in Lagrande, Oregon. MAJ Dunlavey has been awarded numerous awards and decorations including the Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Award, and Airborne Parachutists Badge. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the University of Notre Dame. He currently serves as the Military Science Instructors for Freshman enrolled in the ROTC program.

Phone: 814-871-5758

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LTC Ronald Swift

Assistant Professor of Military Science, Executive Officer

LTC Swift is a 36-year Army veteran who has served in Viet Nam and Operation Noble Eagle. His assignments include two years of active duty, twenty-eight years with the PAARNG and six years with the USAR. He is currently assigned as the Executive Officer and Assistant Professor of Military Science for the “Pride of Pennsylvania” ROTC Battalion. LTC Swift was prior service enlisted before receiving his commission through PAARNG OCS. He has held leadership positions ranging from squad leader through Deputy G7 for Training. He recently completed a two year mobilization with the 99th Regional Readiness Command in G7 Training, preparing USAR Soldiers for deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom missions. LTC Swift has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He holds a Bachelors of Science Degree and a Masters of Science Degree in Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He currently serves as the Military Science Instructor for Freshmen and Sophomores enrolled in the ROTC program.

Phone: 814-871-7381

MSG Michael McCarthy

Senior Military Instructor

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MSG Tony Smith

Military Instructor

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SFC John Anderson

Military Instructor

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MSG Pschigoda

Senior Military Instructor

MSG Pschigoda is a 16 year active duty Army combat veteran. He has held various positions throughout Special Forces ranging from being a Senior Medical Sergeant in the Commander’s Elite CQB Unit in Okinawa Japan to serving as the Team Sergeant on ODA 185 Combat Dive Detachment at 1st SFG(A) Ft Lewis Washington. MSG Pschigoda’s deployment experience throughout Southeast Asia includes; Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Australia. In addition to his Airborne, Combat Diver and Expert Infantry badges, MSG Pschigoda has been awarded numerous awards and decorations including the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Award. He holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Accounting from Hillsdale College in Michigan and a Paramedic certification. He currently serves as the Military Science Instructor for juniors enrolled in the ROTC program.

Phone: 814-871-7675

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Mrs. Dugan

Human Resources Assistant

Ms. Dugan is a Military Human Resource Assistant who has worked for the Pride of Pennsylvania ROTC Battalion for the past five years.  The Battalion consists of the host school at Gannon University with partnership schools at Penn State Erie – the Behrend College and Mercyhurst College.  Prior to working for the Department of the Army, Sharon worked in the President’s Office at Gannon University and as a Program Coordinator for the Masters Program at Troy State University.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Edinboro University and a Masters of Science degree in Management from Troy State University.  Sharon is currently working on her Master’s Certificate in Human Resources.

Phone: 814-871-7524

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Mrs. Nancy Giannamore

Human Resources Assistant

Mr. Burwell

Logisitics Technician

Mr. Burwell is a retired Army Non-Commissioned Officer with 22-years of experience and is currently assigned as a supply technician for the Pride of PA Battalion. He has held positions ranging from being a U.S. Marine mortar Crewman (0341MOS) to a Section Sergeant in a U.S. Army Supply section of a Rifle Company, to being a Supply Sergeant of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company.   Mr. Burwell has been awarded a few awards in his military career. He attended Edinboro University and is currently attending Gannon University to complete a BS in Social Work. 

Phone: 814-871-7529

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