Background
Luck, Gary Edward was born on August 5, 1937 in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. Son of Elmer E. and Helen (Lambie) Luck.
Luck, Gary Edward was born on August 5, 1937 in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. Son of Elmer E. and Helen (Lambie) Luck.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1960; Master of Business Administration, Florida State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Gerge Washington University, 1981.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1960; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Army chief Force Mod. Division, Department Chief of Staff for Operations, Washington, 1978-1989; commander, 2d Brigade, 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Europe, 1979-1981; chief of staff, Europe, 1981-1982; director Force Programs, Office of Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, Washington, 1982-1984; assistant division commander, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1984-1985; commanding general, 2d Infantry Division, 8th United States Army, Republic of Korea, 1985-1986; commanding general, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1986-1989; commanding general, United States Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, 1989-1990; commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, since 1990; commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps, Saudi Arabia, since 1990.
Member Association United States Army.
Married Deana D., July 1959 (divorced October 1989. Children: Gary E. Junior, Kim Luck Goble. Married Leah Marie Patrick, July 6, 1991.