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Kenneth David Falke (born March 26, 1962) is a retired United States Navy Master Chief Petty Officer. His last military assignment was EOD Group ONE in Coronado California from 1999 to 2002.[1][2][3]
Early life and career edit
Falke was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia.[4][5] Falke was assigned to the US Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington DC from 1981 to 1983. In 1985, Falke transferred to the US Diving and Salvage School in Panama City, Florida to enter the US Navy Special Operations Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) career field.[6][7][8]
Falke worked in EOD in different assignments and got enlisted rank in the US Navy, Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9). After retirement, Ken founded Boulder Crest Foundation to help combat veterans and their family members.[9][10][11][12][13]
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- ^ "Want to Become the Type of Leader Other People Want to Work For? Start by Mastering 3 Powerful Strategies". CEOWORLD magazine. 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ LoudounNow (2020-03-03). "Boulder Crest Leaders Push for New Approach at VA". Loudoun Now. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
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