control modules a day. Tribute to Atwood from Defense Secretary William J. Perry, 1994 Perry noted that Atwood had served as Deputy Secretary of defense during a period of dramatic change. "His Tenure saw the collapse of Soviet communism and the triumph of liberty in Eastern Europe, the victory of U.S. and allied forces in Desert Storm, and the first years of downsizing of America's defense establishment", Perry said in a statement. "In tackling tough tasks facing him, Don impressed everyone with his patience, good humor, and commitment to maintaining a strong, ready U.S. military", Perry said. Footnotes External links 1924 births 1994 deaths United States Deputy Secretaries of Defense People from Haverhill, Massachusetts People from Kokomo, Indiana MIT School of Engineering alumni American electrical engineers Apollo program 20th-century American engineers George H. W. Bush administration personnel