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LTG (Ret.) Kenneth Hunzeker Named A Recipient of USMA Distinguished Graduate AwardFriday, January 31, 2020
The West Point Association of Graduates announced the 2020 recipients of the Distinguished Graduate Award. We are excited to announce that among the five honorees is Thayer Faculty, LTG (Ret.) Kenneth Hunzeker, an exemplary leader of character. This award is given to graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point whose character, distinguished service, and stature draw wholesome comparison to the qualities that West Point strives for, in keeping with it's motto "Duty, Honor, Country."
LTG (Ret.) Hunzeker '75 will be honored on May 19 at West Point alongside the four other 2020 recipients, Mr. Richard A. Nowak ’64, Mr. William H. Roedy Jr. ’70, LTC (Ret.) Andrew F. Krepinevich ’72, and GEN (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti ’78.
LTG Hunzeker is in good company with other Thayer faculty as prior award recipients:
- Paul "Buddy" Bucha, Medal of Honor recipient
- Ambassador & LTG (Ret.) Dell Dailey
- BG (Ret.) Pete Dawkins, Ph.D., Heiman Trophy winner
- LTG (Ret.) Franklin "Buster" Hagenbeck, Former Superintendent
- HON Bob McDonald, Retired CEO of Proctor & Gamble
- GEN Dennis Reimer, 33rd Chief of Staff of U.S. Army
- Fred Malek, One of Thayer's founders
- Bill Murdy. Chairman of Thayer
"Most people spend 90% of their time on tasks and 10% on leadership. Start spending 50% of your time on leadership and you will notice that others will pick up the slack on the tasks."
Colonel Sean Hannah, Ph.D.,(USA, Retired, University of Nebraska)
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