MAJ Richard Dulce II

MAJ Richie Dulce is an Aviation officer and instructor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the United States Military Academy (USMA). 

He holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering management from USMA and a Master of Science in engineering management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include data analytics, decision/risk analysis, human factors, and talent management.

Upon commissioning, MAJ Dulce completed initial entry rotary wing training and qualified as a UH-60 pilot. He was first assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade in Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, where he served as a company executive officer for the Headquarters Company (HHC) and platoon leader in the Command Aviation Company. From 2018-19, he attended the Aviation Captains Career Course at Fort Novosel, Alabama. He then served as the brigade aviation element in the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

In September 2019, MAJ Dulce assumed command of HHC, 2-4 General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB). In this role and amid a global pandemic, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. While deployed, he commanded A Co, 2-4 GSAB. His units played a significant role in the final withdrawal of coalition forces from Afghanistan in 2021. 

Upon redeployment, MAJ Dulce relinquished command and served as the battalion executive officer for 2-4 GSAB. He is a qualified pilot in command and Air Mission commander in the UH-60L/M Blackhawk. He is a graduate of Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) School, Air Assault School, Equal Opportunity Leader’s Course, and Joint Firepower Course.

MAJ Dulce is married to Madison Dulce, and they have two children - Kaiden, and Mia. He was captain of the West Point Army men's volleyball team as a cadet, is involved with his church, and enjoys travel, hiking, playing sports, and spending quality time with friends and family.