Michael L. Kelley is a freelance writer from Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967, followed by dual careers with the Federal Government and the United States Army Reserve. Kelley retired as a Master Sergeant from the 3rd Battalion, 18th Infantry in 1990 and from the Defense Logistics Agency, DPRO Raytheon Missile Division, in 1994.