Ltc Stephen a ThorpeLTC Stephen A. Thorpe is a U.S. Army officer who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since his commissioning as an officer at the University of Northern Iowa, he has completed 23 years of service, including in Korea, Italy, Africa, and theIndo-Pacific. LTC Thorpe is the recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and numerous other decorations-although he holds that any award an officer wears is first and foremost a reflection of the soldiers he serves with. He enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and photography-and spending time with his five children, of whom he is most proud. Read More Read Less