Dennis Barletta was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry from August 1976 to October 1979, as the 1st Platoon Leader, Bravo Co, 1976 – 1977 and the Battalion S2 from 1977 to 1979. Subsequent as assignments during his 26-year career included 3ID, NATO, the Army Staff, 14th MI Battalion, I Corps, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Following his retirement, he worked as a contractor supporting geo-spatial intelligence programs. Along with Zak Kozak, he has worked to expand membership with 1970s era veterans of the battalion and is serving as the first president of our group.