William E. Colby Military Writers' Award
1 appearances
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Edition 10 (2008) Winner
R. Alan King
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R. Aran King
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1963-05-08 （Arlington, Virginia）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Arlington, Virginia → Northern Virginia → Woodbridge, Virginia
Career
- Occupations
- U.S. Army Reserve Colonel (retired), Author, CEO
- Active Years
- 1983-2011
- Affiliations
- U.S. Army Reserve, Consequence Management, Inc. (CEO)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School (Virginia) | — | — | — | — | United States |
| East Tennessee State University | — | Criminal Justice | BS | — | United States |
| Webster University | — | International Relations and Management | MA | — | United States |
| Air War College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Southern Mississippi | — | International Development | — | — | United States |
Woodbridge High School (Virginia)
Year of Graduation:
1981
Country:
United States
East Tennessee State University
Criminal Justice
Degree:
BS
Year of Graduation:
1987
Country:
United States
Webster University
International Relations and Management
Degree:
MA
Year of Graduation:
1997
Country:
United States
Air War College
Year of Graduation:
2002
Country:
United States
University of Southern Mississippi
International Development
Country:
United States
Pursuing doctorate
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | William E. Colby Award | Twice Armed | — | Oklahoma State University | Winner |
| 2004 | Bronze Star Medal w/ Valor Device | — | Valor | U.S. Army | Awarded (2) |
| 2004 | Bronze Star Medal | — | — | U.S. Army | Awarded (2) |
| 2007 | Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Fellow | — | — | Oklahoma State University | Honorary |
William E. Colby Award
2008
Work:
Twice Armed
Organization:
Oklahoma State University
Result:
Winner
Bronze Star Medal w/ Valor Device
2004
Category:
Valor
Organization:
U.S. Army
Result:
Awarded (2)
Bronze Star Medal
2004
Organization:
U.S. Army
Result:
Awarded (2)
Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Fellow
2007
Organization:
Oklahoma State University
Result:
Honorary
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Twice Armed: An American Soldier's Battle for Hearts and Minds in Iraq
2006 Non-fiction 308 pagesA memoir detailing his experiences as a civil-military advisor during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.
Iraq WarCivil AffairsMilitary OperationsHearts and Minds
Bibliography
- Twice Armed
Legacy
Recognized for his distinguished military service with multiple awards, including two Bronze Stars with Valor. His book Twice Armed won the 2008 William E. Colby Award. Testified before U.S. House on Iraq security.
Trivia
- Awarded two Bronze Star Medals with Valor device and two for achievement
- Commanded 422d Civil Affairs Battalion that received Presidential Unit Citation
- Involved in capture of key figures including 'Baghdad Bob' in Iraq