Step into the Past
Several current DDS students will be entering the military upon their graduation as detailed in the feature story in this issue.
Dean Emeritus Arthur A. Dugoni ’48 served in the U.S. Navy, beginning as a volunteer in 1943 in the World War II V12 Officer Training Program and becoming a lieutenant. He completed his undergraduate education at Gonzaga University as part of his Naval training and earned his DDS degree from the College of Physicians & Surgeons.
Lt. Arthur Dugoni, United States Marines, 1st Division, Parris Island, Korean Conflict, circa 1950 
U.S. Navy portrait of Dr. Dugoni. 
Dr. Dugoni with his mother
His military service spanned 1943 – 1946 during WWII and then again from 1948 – 1951 when he was a Naval officer who was eventually assigned to the 1st Marine Division to provide oral surgery at Camp Pendleton during the Korean conflict.