COL John L. Haithcock, U.S. Army

John L. Haithcock was commissioned in 1981 as a Distinguished Military Graduate of VMI. He began his career with 2nd-321st FA, and later commanded A BTRY, 2nd-39th FA, in Germany, where he led a forward-deployed nuclear-capable 155mm battery through modernization and the final full-equipment REFORGER exercise. John was instrumental in establishing the Paladin Network Entry Training Team. Throughout subsequent assignments with 24th Infantry DivArty, NTC, and 3rd-30th FAR, he continued to shape FA readiness and modernization. While in 3rd BCD, he integrated Army and Air Force targeting processes and developed theater-level fires coordination initiatives. As Asst. TRADOC System Manager and Sr Combat Developer for the FA Tactical Data Systems, he helped advance precision fires capabilities. He retired from active duty in 2008, and was employed as the VP of TECHRIZON and as the Director of the Fires Battle
Lab. COL Haithcock remains actively engaged with the FA and has left a lasting impact on the effectiveness and legacy of the King of Battle.