Dave Burleson is a retired U.A. Air Force officer, having served 25 years, with 18 of those years abroad. He is also a retired professor of history from Dona Ana Community College of New Mexico State University, where he served as an instructor, department chair, dean, and associate vice president for 16 years. Dave is a graduate of New Mexico State University and Troy University (European Division). He makes his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico.