Michael Dent Eiland

Background

Eiland, Michael Dent was born on March 4, 1940 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Julian Dent and Mary Kay (Thiele) Eiland.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1961. Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 1969, postgraduate, 1976-1983. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army 1961.

Advanced through grades to colonel, 1983.

With Green Berets, Southeast Asia, 1966-1974, assistant for economic policy and analysis to Assistant Secretary Defense, Washington, 1975-1977, political military advisor to assistant secretary State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Washington, 1977-1979, director refugee and relief program United States Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand, 1980-1983.

Career

Contributor articles to professional journals.

Achievements

• Michael Dent Eiland has been listed as a noteworthy army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Economic Association, Asia Society, Association United States Army, Association Asian Studies, World Affairs Council District of Columbia. Club: Foreign Correspondents (Bangkok).

Connections

Married Chan Ve Hoang, January 15, 1973. Children: Daniel, Jonathan.

Father:

Julian Dent Eiland

Mother:

Mary Kay (Thiele) Eiland

Spouse:

Chan Ve Hoang

child:

Jonathan Eiland

child:

Daniel Eiland