 From September 1, 1964, to late January 1965, was assigned as head, Western Region Team, Joint Plans Group, DC/s, Plans and Programs, at Headquarters Marine Corps.From February 1965 to June 1967, Dwyer served as USMC Aide to the Secretary of the Navy (SecNav).In May 1968, Col Dwyer graduated from the National War College, Washington, D.C..