Allan A. Cease served in the military as a U.S. Army combat helicopter pilot in the Republic of Vietnam. After returning from duty, he began his legal career in Miami, Florida. He returned to active duty in 1980 in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG).
U.S. Army: 1970-1972 -- Highest Rank: Warrant Officer
Graduate of U.S. Army Rotary Wing Aviation Course: 1971
Served in the Republic of Vietnam, Helicopter Pilot: 1971-1972
Army Reserves: 1973-1980 - Highest Rank: Chief Warrant Officer (CW3)
U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps: 1981-1983 -- Highest Rank: Captain
Army Reserves: 1983-1985
For Service in the Republic of Vietnam:
Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star for Valor
24th Award of the Air Medal with a “V” Device for Heroism
Meritorious Service Medal (post-Vietnam)
2nd through 23rd Awards of the Air Medal
Air Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal with three stars
Good Conduct Medal
Selected as an Outstanding Young Man in America for 1982 on page 223
Letter of Commendation, Commander, 1st Tiger Brigade, Ft. Hood, Texas
Letter of Commendation, Commander, 3387th USAR School, Miami, Florida
Letter of Commendation, Commander, ROTC, University of Houston and Rice University