Derek W BeckDerek W. Beck is a historian whose writing has appeared in multiple history journals, scholarly works, and reviews. He is a major in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, and the recipient of numerous medals an awards. Derek's education includes a Master of Science degree in engineering and management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Vicky. Read More Read Less