LTC Krajeski was raised in Keeseville, New York and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1985 with a commission in the Infantry. He received a Doctorate in History from The Florida State University in 1998.

      Prior to assuming his duties as Professor of Military Science at URI, LTC Krajeski was assigned to the 101^st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky where he served as an Infantry Battalion Operations Officer, a Division Training Officer, and an Infantry Brigade Executive Officer. During his time with the 101^st, he deployed to  Kosovo and served as the Task Force Falcon Chief of Plans. Previous assignments include Company Command in the 3^rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) at Ft. Myer, Virginia and as Assistant Professor in the Department of History at West Point. He served as a Rifle and Scout Platoon Leader at Camp Greaves, Korea and as a Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer in the 1^st Battalion, 75^th Ranger Regiment at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

      LTC Krajeski’s military education includes the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officers Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff Officers Course, and Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses. In addition, he graduated from the U.S. Army’s Ranger, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.

      His awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (3 Awards), Army Commendation Medal (4 Awards), Army Achievement Medal (4 Awards), Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal, Kosovo Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and British and Jordanian parachutist badges.