Only Samford University Faculty Member with 33 Years Federal Military Commissioned Officer Duty

Colonel During World War II, United States Army

D-Day Invasion, Colonel Irons was Commanding Officer for All Anti-Aircraft Batteries on Staten Island, New York - Defending the Heart of America's Communications and Shipment/Deployment Center for New York

Colonel, United States Army, Active and Reserve - 33 Years

Received Full Military Honors - Flag Draped Coffin, U.S. Military Color Guard - 21 Gun Salute Taps