Thomas W. Kelly

Born in Philadelphia, Kelly attended Temple University and earned a B.S. degree in journalism in 1956. He was commissioned a second lieutenant of armor through the Army ROTC program. Kelly later studied at the Army Command and General Staff College and the Army War College. ==Military career==

During the Vietnam War, Kelly served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 with the 1st Infantry Division. duringa Gulf War press briefing During the 1989 Panama invasion and the 1991 Gulf War, Kelly was in charge of the National Military Command Center at the Pentagon. His first experience conducting large press briefings was in 1989. CNN correspondent Wolf Blitzer recalled that "he came across as someone credible and honest." After the Gulf War, Kelly retired from active duty at the beginning of April 1991. ==Later career==

After retirement, Kelly embarked on a round of public speaking engagements. His first time flying First Class was to appear on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In 1995, the American Legion presented him with their Distinguished Service Medal. ==Personal==

Kelly married Dorothy Mary Bursak in 1957. They had two sons, a daughter and four grandchildren. ==References==