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Raytown
Schools Alumni Hall of Fame |
Class
of 2005 |
Col.
J. Mark Atkins
Class of 1978 Raytown High School
US
Army Colonel John “Mark” Atkins has been answering
the call to freedom around the world since 1982. Twice, the Army
has
selected him for early promotion. Each new responsibility has led
him to his current role as Commander of the Eastern Sector United
States Military Entrance Processing Command where he oversees the
induction of nearly 250,000 young men and women into the military
each year.
His service has taken him around the world. Europe for the Cold War, Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm, Somalia, Haiti, Croatia for peace keeping efforts and most recently Kuwait for Operations in Iraq.
Col. Atkins’ awards are lengthy. Among the highlights
are two Army Bronze Star Medals, the Saudi Arabian National Guard
Battle Medal,
and three Meritorious Service Medals for exceptional service.
Col. Atkins’ educational background includes Raytown School District,
Washington University for a BS in Economics, Central Michigan University
with a MS in Administration and Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
with a Masters of Science in Strategic Planning.
The Raytown Schools Alumni Hall of Fame is honored to have Col. Atkins among its ranks.