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Edward Dionicio Baca, American consulting firm executive, retired military officer. Board directors Vietnam Veterans Chapel, Angel Fire, New Mexico; past president St. Francis School Board, Santa Fe; member parish council St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Santa Fe. Served with ARNG, since 1983; Member Military Order of World Wars, Vietnam Veterans, DAV, United States National Guard, New Mexico National Guard, Association United States Army.

Background

Baca, Edward Dionicio was born on July 27, 1938 in Santa Fe. Son of Ernest J. and Delphine (Garcia) Baca.

Education

Student, College of Santa Fe. Student, New Mexico National Guard's Officer Candidate School, 1962. Student, Chemical, Biological and Radiological School, 1965.

Student, United States Command & General Staff College, 1976. Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, State University of New York, 1986. Doctor of Laws (honorary), New Mexico State University.

Career

Administrv. assistant, New Mexico Army National Guard, Santa Fe, 1957-1958; procurement-contracting staff, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1958-1959; clerk, traffic manager, supply clerk, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1959-1962; field account clerk, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1962; field auditor, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1962-1964; air national guard inspector, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1964; supply officer, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1966-1969; supervisory auditor Army-air, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1969-1971; logistics officer, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1971-1975; comptroller, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1975-1977; military personnel management officer, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1977-1981; command administrative officer, New Mexico Army National Guard, 1981-1983; adjutant general of New Mexico, New Mexico Army National Guard, since 1983; chief Natl Guard Bureau, Department Of Defense, Washington, since 1994. Director CEPD, Santa Fe.

Achievements

  • Edward Dionicio Baca has been listed as a noteworthy National guard officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Vietnam Veterans Chapel, Angel Fire, New Mexico. Past president St. Francis School Board, Santa Fe. Member parish council St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Santa Fe.

Served with ARNG, since 1983. Member Military Order of World Wars, Vietnam Veterans, DAV, United States National Guard, New Mexico National Guard, Association United States Army.

Connections

Married Rita Ann Hennigan, April 12,1957. Children— Brian Edward, Brenda Anne, Karen Lynne, Mark Andrew, Michelle Marie, David William, Daniel Patrick.

Father:
Ernest J. Baca

Mother:
Delphine (Garcia) Baca

Spouse:
Rita Ann Hennigan

child:
Brian Edward Baca

child:
Mark Andrew Baca

child:
Michelle Marie Baca

child:
David William Baca

child:
Daniel Patrick Baca

child:
Karen Lynne Baca

child:
Brenda Anne Baca

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Awards

  • Decorated Army Commendation ribbon, Meritorious Service medal, United States Army Disting Service medal (2), United States Air Force Distinguished Service medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Service medal United States Department Defense, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, Vietnam Service medal, Norweigan Royal Order of Merit with Command, Army Reserve Component Achievement medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service medal with One Bronze Service star, Armed Forces Reserve medal with Two Hourglass Devices, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation. Recipient New Mexico Medal of Valor, Meritorious Service award National Guard Association, 1981, Outstanding Drug Demand Reduction Program award United States Dept Defense, American G.I. Forum Founders award.