My wife and I are currently living in Leavenworth, KS. We are both currently retired and enjoying our life as older adults, visiting our children and grandchildren as often as we can afford to. I am currently finishing my third year as a Seminary Student attending the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I still have 2 years left to finish my MTS (Masters of Theological Studies) and my MDiv (Masters of Divinity). I retired from the Army after 28 years, 11 months, and 3 days on February 29, 2012, at the pay grade of E-7, Rank - Sergeant First Class, Duty Position �?? USDB Trusty Unit OIC. I started my second career as a Corrections Officer with the State of Kansas. I was assigned to the Lansing Correctional Facility, formerly known as the Kansas State Penitentiary, in Lansing, KS. I retired from the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) after 13 years and 2 weeks at the Pay grade of Corrections Supervisor I, Rank �?? 1st Sgt., Duty Position - A1 Cell House OIC on 1 February 2020. Â
My wife served in the WV and DC Air National Guards for 6 years. She completed her service at the Pay Grade of E-4, Rank - Sgt. My wife's second career was that of a Military Spouse and Mother of 6 children. She served 26 years and 4 days on her Duty Assignment as an Army Spouse, which she retired from on February 29, 2012. She started her third career as an employee of the Federal Government working as a Child Youth Program Assistant with the Child Care Centers in Fort Leavenworth, KS. As of the summer of 2018, my wife has retired.
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Sergeant First Class (SFC) Dennis W. Truman was born in Charleston, West Virginia on 19 January 1965. He entered the West Virginia Army National Guard on 28 March 1983, while still a senior in high school. Enlisting on the Split Option Phase, SFC Truman attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in 2nd Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade, Bravo Company from June thru August 1983. After completing his first year of college at West Virginia State College, SFC Truman then attended Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in 2nd Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade, Delta Company from June thru August 1984, where he was trained as an Combat Engineer (12B). SFC Truman then transferred over to the West Virginia Air National Guard in January, 1985. SFC Truman then attended Technical School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland in May, 1985 where he was trained as a Hazardous Packaging and Transport Specialist. In June, 1986 after completing three years of college, SFC Truman entered the United States Army and attended Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort McClellan, AL in 787th Military Police Battalion, Echo Company from July thru September 1986, where he was trained as a Military Policeman (95B). SFC Truman re-classed to Military Police Corrections by attending the Corrections Non-Commissioned Officers Course at Fort McClellan, AL from July thru August 1993, where he was trained as a Military Police Corrections NCO (95C).
SFC Truman has held several positions throughout his military career. He has served as a Military Policeman, Military Police Patrol Supervisor, Team Leader, Corrections NCO, Guard Commander, Industries NCOIC, Squad Leader, Assistant Employment NCOIC, Platoon Sergeant, Senior Corrections Counselor, Corrections Counselor Section NCOIC, Assistant Operations NCO, Assistant Watch Commander, Domicile NCOIC, Senior Sergeant of the Guard and as the United States Disciplinary Barracks Trusty Unit Domicile NCOIC. SFC Truman's assignments include 1092nd EN Battalion, Co A, West Virginia Army National Guard, Gassaway, WV; 130th Military Airlift Command, Resource Management Squadron, West Virginia Air National Guard, Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV; 437th Military Police Company, Fort Belvoir, VA; 527th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, Wiesbaden, Federal Republic of Germany; 988th Military Police Company, Fort Benning, GA; USAIC Military Police Company, Fort Benning, GA; USAIC Corrections Company, Fort Benning, GA; 9th Military Police Detachment, 95th Military Police Battalion, Mannheim, Germany; Corrections Company, RCF, Fort Knox, KY; Charlie Company, 704th Military Police Battalion, Fort Lewis, WA; 67th Military Police Company, 508th Military Police Battalion (I/R), Fort Lewis, WA; 193rd Military Police Company, 525th Military Police Battalion (I/R), Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; 526TH Military Police Company, 705th Military Police Battalion (I/R), Fort Leavenworth, KS; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 705th Military Police Battalion (I/R), Fort Leavenworth, KS; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 89th Military Police Brigade, Camp Cropper, Iraq; and his last assignment was with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Disciplinary Barracks, 40th Military Police Battalion (I/R), Fort Leavenworth, KS. His overseas assignments included tours in Panama, Turkey, Cuba, 2 tours in Germany and two tours in Iraq which included Operation Provide Comfort and Operation Iraqi Freedom cumulating a total of 16 months.
SFC Truman's military and civilian education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, Corrections Noncommissioned Officer Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Combat Lifesaver Course, Hazardous Materials Driver Safety Course, Small Group Instructors Course, Basic Instructor Training Course (SQI 8), Unit Prevention Leader Course, Naval Corrections Counselor Course, Bus Drivers Course, Consideration for Others Facilitator Course and Hearing Conservation Course. He holds an Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice from West Virginia State University and a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
SFC Truman's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), National Defense Service Medal (w/ Bronze Service Star), Southwest Asia Service Medal (w/ 1 Campaign Star). Iraqi Campaign Medal (w/ 1 Campaign Star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (w/ numeral 3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (w/ numeral 4), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Basic Parachutist Wings and Drivers Badge Wheel. SFC Truman's foreign award is the German Schutzenschnur Silver Medal.
SFC Truman is married to the former Relma Rae Goodnite (m. 29 March 1986), and they currently reside in Leavenworth, KS. Together they have raised six beautiful children, Mary (31), Donald (30), Laura (29), Andrea (26), Kara (25) and Dennis (20).
SFC Truman and his wife, Relma Rae are the proud grandparents of SIX grandsons and ONE granddaughter.  Henry Aaron Wheeler, born on 14 Aug 2013, at 0421 hours. He weighed in at 9lbs, 2.9 ounces at 21 inches long; Levi Matthew Alan Orr was born on 14 Jan 2014, at 0108 hours. He weighed in at 6lbs, 13 ounces at 19.5 inches long. On August 22, 2014 we added two more grandsons to our famly. Joseph Isaac Orr was born on 15 November 2003, and Joshua Timothy Orr was born on 09 June 2006. Elijah Alexander Orr was born on 3 August 2015 at 0911 Hours. He weighed in at 7 lbs and 19.5 inches long. Corin Graham Wheeler was born on 25 October 2015 at 1246 hours. He weighed in at 8 lbs 1 oz and was 21 inches long.  Abigail Rae Wheeler was born on 14 April 2017 at 0100 hours. Â
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