My guest today is Army Brigadier General (Ret) Chris Petty.  He attended Heritage High School in Littleton, CO and graduated in 1983.  He earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point).  In 1986, he attended and successfully completed Ranger school.  He graduated USMA in 1987 and received a commission as a 2LT in Aviation.  He attended Officer Basic Course at Ft. Rucker, AL, and, in 1988 was assigned to the National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, CA.  Gen Petty left active duty in 1991 and joined the Colorado Army National Guard.