Redden, 48, grew up in Hamilton and graduated from University of Dayton in 1985.
He has been married to Laura for nearly 25 years. The couple has three children, Shaun, Jeffrey and Erin. Redden’s sons also serve in the Army.
Redden’s activities include golf, reading and volunteering as a catechism teacher at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Franklin.
He also volunteers at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Dayton. As a professor of military science at UD, Redden has commanded the ROTC program since July 2011.
“I enjoy what I’m doing,” Redden said. “I told my wife, ‘This is my career and I will get out when it stops being fun.’ ”
Branch of service, rank, years in service: U.S. Army, Lt. Col., 27 years in January
How person got involved in the military: “I was a cadet at the University of Dayton in the early ‘80s.”
What actions he performed: “I am an armored officer and I deployed as a tank platoon leader in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I was a military training and transition team commander in Iraq.”
Most satisfying part about the person’s work: “The opportunities that I get to teach and mentor younger soldiers and officers. That is my legacy. When I’m retired, how those soldiers do in their careers is a reflection of how I taught them.”
Most memorable moment of service: “My time as a platoon leader; it was the first time I was in charge of other soldiers. I did more in the four years stationed at Fort Riley (Kansas) as a platoon leader than any other time in my career.”
About the Author